In this Book
- Lordship in four realms: The Lacy family, 1166–1241
- Book
- 2015
- Published by: Manchester University Press
summary
This book examines the rise and fall of the aristocratic Lacy family in England, Ireland, Wales and Normandy. This involves a unique analysis of medieval lordship in action, as well as a re-imagining of the role of English kingship in the western British Isles and a rewriting of seventy-five years of Anglo-Irish history. By viewing the political landscape of Britain and Ireland from the perspective of one aristocratic family, this book produces one of the first truly transnational studies of individual medieval aristocrats. This results in an in-depth investigation of aristocratic and English royal power over five reigns, including during the tumultuous period of King John and Magna Carta. By investigating how the Lacys sought to rule their lands in four distinct realms, this book also makes a major contribution to current debates on lordship and the foundations of medieval European society.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgements
- p. ix
- List of abbreviations
- pp. x-xii
- Introduction
- pp. 1-18
- I: Hugh de Lacy
- 1. A transnational magnate: 1166–74
- pp. 21-46
- II: Walter de Lacy
- 3. Divided allegiance: 1189–99
- pp. 77-100
- 4. Factionalism: 1199–1206
- pp. 101-129
- 5. Royal v. aristocratic lordship: 1206–16
- pp. 130-166
- 6. Sheriff of Herefordshire: 1216–22
- pp. 167-190
- III: Lordship
- 8. Lordship in four realms
- pp. 237-278
- Conclusion
- pp. 279-286
- Appendix 1: Family trees
- pp. 287-288
- Appendix 2: Tables
- pp. 289-306
- Appendix 3: Charter of Walter de Lacy
- pp. 307-309
- Select bibliography
- pp. 310-322
Additional Information
ISBN
9781526103079
Related ISBN(s)
9780719089374, 9781526103086, 9781784991173
MARC Record
OCLC
894476911
Pages
320
Launched on MUSE
2017-04-14
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
2014