Fifteenth Century XVI: Examining Identity

This series explores the late medieval period through various themes, including the medieval Church, Ireland, London, and identity theft. Contributors offer unique perspectives on these topics, pushing the boundaries of knowledge and developing new trends in approach and understanding.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2018
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd

This series pushes the boundaries of knowledge and develops new trends in approach and understanding. The contents of this volume showcase the vibrant and diverse research into the late medieval period. A central theme explored in the articles is the medieval Church, encompassing examinations of the ordination process, the parishioners of Dartford in Kent and their learned vicar, the shifting focus of monastic chroniclers over time, the controversial reputation of Bishop Ayscough of Salisbury, and the significance of Edward IV's charter of ecclesiastical liberties.

Another strand of the volume focuses on Ireland, delving into the complex relations between the Gaelic-speaking peoples of the west and the Stewart monarchy in Scotland. It also examines the status and participation of the English settled near Dublin in government affairs. Unusual perspectives on London are derived from a study of those engaged in identity theft in the city at the start of the century, while two heralds' accounts provide insights into the public processions and elaborate funeral rites accorded to a French ambassador at its end.

The contributors to this volume are esteemed scholars in the field of English historical studies. Their contributions offer valuable insights and perspectives on the late medieval period, contributing to our understanding of this crucial era in English history.

Weight: 494g
Dimension: 242 x 164 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783273614