The Lordship of Middleham in 1465–6 and 1473–4: Introduction by Gladys Mary Coles, transcript and translation by Jonathan Mackman, ed. by Livia Visser-Fuchs, Jonathan Mackman, and Anne F. Sutton (Donington: Yorkist History Trust and Shaun Tyas, 2023. £25. x + 436 pp. ISBN: 9781915774170)
"The Lordship of Middleham in 1465–6 and 1473–4" is a book that explores the history and significance of the lordship of Middleham in Richmondshire, Yorkshire. The lordship played a crucial role in the defense of the West March and was closely connected to prominent figures such as Richard Neville,...
| Publicado en: | Northern History Vol. 61; no. 2; pp. 321 - 324 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Sep2024
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| Sumario: | "The Lordship of Middleham in 1465–6 and 1473–4" is a book that explores the history and significance of the lordship of Middleham in Richmondshire, Yorkshire. The lordship played a crucial role in the defense of the West March and was closely connected to prominent figures such as Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, and Richard III. The book includes the original 1961 thesis by Gladys Coles, as well as translations of surviving Middleham ministers' accounts. While the book provides valuable information, some aspects of Coles' thesis have not been updated adequately. Overall, the book is a valuable resource for researchers interested in the history of Middleham and Richmondshire. |
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