In Lynn Thorndike's comprehensive work, 'The History of Medieval Europe,' readers are taken on a journey through the intricate and tumultuous era of the Middle Ages. Thorndike's writing style is both informative and engaging, providing a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped medieval Europe. Through meticulous research and analysis, the book offers a well-rounded understanding of the historical context in which key events unfolded, from the fall of the Roman Empire to the rise of the Renaissance. Thorndike's insightful narrative brings to life the struggles and triumphs of the medieval world, making it a vital resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. As a distinguished historian and expert in medieval studies, Lynn Thorndike's passion for the subject shines through in 'The History of Medieval Europe.' His extensive academic background and rigorous scholarly approach to historical research have undoubtedly influenced the depth and accuracy of the book. Thorndike's dedication to uncovering the complexities of medieval Europe is evident in his meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to portraying the era in all its nuanced glory. I highly recommend 'The History of Medieval Europe' to anyone seeking a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the Middle Ages. Lynn Thorndike's expertise and captivating storytelling make this book an essential read for those interested in delving into the rich tapestry of medieval history.

The focus of this collection of articles by Donald J. Kagay is the effect of the expansion of royal government on the societies of the medieval Crown of Aragon. He traces how, in the long conflicts against Spanish Islam and neighbouring Christian states during the 13th and 14th centuries, the relationships of royal to customary law, of monarchical to aristocratic power, and of Christian to Jewish and Muslim populations, all became issues that marked the transition of the medieval Crown of Aragon to the early modern states of Catalonia, Aragon and Valencia.

This is a full-scale study that explores every aspect of money in Europe and the Middle Ages.

The later twelfth and thirteenth centuries were a pivotal period for the development of European government and governance. A mentality emerged that trusted to procedures of accountability as a means of controlling officers' conduct. The mentality was not inherently new, but it became qualitatively more complex and quantitatively more widespread in this period, across European countries, and across different sorts of officer. The officers exposed to these methods were not just 'state' ones, but also seignorial, ecclasistical, and university-college officers, as well as urban-communal ones. This study surveys these officers and the practices used to regulate them in England. It places them not only within a British context but also a wide European one and explores how administration, law, politics, and norms tried to control the insolence of office. The devices for institutionalising accountability analysed here reflected an extraordinarily creative response in England, and beyond, to the problem of complex government: inquests, audits, accounts, scrutiny panels, sindication. Many of them have shaped the way in which we think about accountability today. Some remain with us. So too do their practical problems. How can one delegate control effectively? How does accountability relate to responsibility? What relationship does accountability have with justice? This study offers answers for these questions in the Middle Ages, and is the first of its kind dedicated to an examination of this important topic in this period.

Cet ouvrage s'adresse en particulier aux étudiants d'anglais de premier cycle universitaire. Il aborde tour à tour l'histoire des institutions américaines, la diversité et le conformisme de la société et le rôle des États-Unis dans le monde. Les sujets traités concernent les phénomènes actuels, mais sont toujours replacés dans une perspective historique hors de laquelle leur compréhension resterait incomplète. Chaque chapitre se compose d'un exposé en anglais sur le thème abordé, de tableaux et de graphiques (factfiles) pour faciliter la mémorisation des dates-clés, des faits ou des chiffres importants, et d'une sélection de textes fondamentaux, variés et suivis de questions. Cet ouvrage de référence sera un guide précieux pour connaître l'histoire américaine et comprendre les États-Unis d'aujourd'hui. Il complète le Manuel de civilisation britannique et l'Anthologie de civilisation britannique déjà parus. Cette édition a été entièrement actualisée en fonction des évolutions les plus récentes, et en particulier depuis le 11 septembre 2001

This best-selling textbook covers the essential topics of undergraduate public law modules in an insightful and interesting way. The authors capture the vibrant nature of public law in practice and the key contemporary debates in the field.