Each volume in the History of England series presents an integration of the dominant themes of the period with which it deals, including political, constitutional, economic, social, military, foreign and cultural. Important new discoveries on the subject of the feudal system of England 1042-1216 have come to light since the last edition of this book appeared in 1972, and these have been included in the present edition. The book is aimed at upper school students in institutions of higher education on Medieval English history courses. Maps and genealogical charts are provided.

Product Description: The family of Earl Godwin of Wessex stands among the most famous in English history, whose most famous son was King Harold. Frank Barlow charts the family through to Harold – the last Anglo-Saxon king – and finally the crowning of William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest...read more

This biography of Edward the Confessor, first published in 1970, aims to rescue the image of the King from what the author sees as myth and bogus scholarship. Disentangling fact from legend, the text recreates the final years of the Anglo-Danish monarchy and examines England before the Normans.

Product Description: Inspired by Albert Einstein, Frank Barlow has been writing technical articles for over thirty years. He answers some age-old questions in his new book The Unified Theory of the Universe and Everything; tackling questions that have been asked about the universe, life, the smallest particle, and the end of time, all are answered from a layman's perspective, using simple observations and a few revolutionary theories...read more

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Product Description: This third volume on Exeter extends the coverage from 1046 through to the middle of the 13th century. A large number of charters of various types relating to Exeter and its dependant foundations. An edition of each text is provided with notes and English summaries. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This first Exeter volume contains an Introduction to the diocese and its bishops, staff and chancery, followed by the Acta up to bishop Bartholomew in 1184.

Product Description: The anonymous Life of King Edward written about the time of the Norman Conquest, is an important and intriguing source for the history of Anglo-Saxon England in the years just before 1066. It provides a fascinating account of Edward the Confessor and his family, including his wife Edith, his father-in-law Earl Godwin, and the queen's brothers Tostig and Harold (who became king in 1066)...read more

Product Description: First published as a hardback in 1969, this is a welcome illustrated reprint of a classic guide to the main city of Devon and the surrounding countryside of rolling hills and stormy seas.