Focusing on pivotal events from 1066 to 1307, this book chronicles the rise of the Norman dynasty in Britain through to the death of Edward I and the onset of Robert Bruce's revolt. It serves as a valuable resource for students exploring medieval British and European history, providing a detailed timeline of significant occurrences that shaped the era.
Timothy Venning Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)
Timothy Venning is een freelance onderzoeker en auteur wiens historische werk wordt gekenmerkt door nauwgezet onderzoek en een diepgaande betrokkenheid bij de Britse en Byzantijnse geschiedenis. Zijn academische achtergrond, inclusief zijn doctoraalstudie en onderscheidingen, vormt de basis voor zijn bijdragen aan belangrijke biografische publicaties en gespecialiseerde naslagwerken.




This comprehensive guide offers a detailed year-by-year account of significant political, military, religious, and cultural events in the British Isles from 1307 to 1485. Tailored for students, it serves as an essential resource for understanding the complexities of medieval British and European history during this pivotal period.
Explores the history of the Lordship of the Isles at its widest extent - the rulers of the west coast and islands of Scotland.
A Chronology of the Roman Empire
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A Chronology of the Roman Empire provides a complete and comprehensive chronological reference for the entire Roman state and its neighbours.Following opening discussion of the ancient sources and the myth of the foundation of Rome, the events of each year to the fall of the last emperor in 476 are covered in detail, including listings of the elected consuls and major battles as well as political and social events. All material is derived from original sources.The introduction considers key historiographical questions and concerns of the period. Professor John Drinkwater considers the importance of questioning sources, most notably Livy, and what can be said with any authority. He places the period in its historical, political and cultural context and challenges some of the scholarship to date.This is a complete resource and indispensable tool for anyone studying the Roman Empire.