Michael T. Clanchy

Michael Clanchy introduces the reader to medieval life through the experience of Peter Abelard, the master of the Paris schools whose career included seducing Heloise (his student), being castrated, accused of treason, condemned as a heretic (twice), as well as writing his memoirs—his "story of calamities". Because Abelard touched so many aspects of life, this book is structured naturally around...

England and its Rulers is an updated and expanded edition of a classic introduction to medieval England, covering the period from the reign of William the Conqueror to Edward I. This edition includes a new chapter on family and gender roles, alongside revisions throughout to enhance the narrative flow. Further reading sections contain the most up-to-date sources, making it a...