York the making of a city 1068-1350

York was one of the most important cities in medieval England. This original study traces the development of the city from the Norman Conquest to the Black Death. The 12th and 13th centuries are a neglected period in the history of English towns, and this study argues that the period was absolutely...

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Main Author: Rees Jones, Sarah
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2014, 2014
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:York was one of the most important cities in medieval England. This original study traces the development of the city from the Norman Conquest to the Black Death. The 12th and 13th centuries are a neglected period in the history of English towns, and this study argues that the period was absolutely fundamental to the development of urban society and that up to now we have misunderstood the reasons for the development of York and its significance within our history because of that neglect
Physical Description:1 online resource illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white)
ISBN:9780191746338