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A vivid re-creation of the turbulent and dangerous world of medieval Britain captures a country torn apart by rebellion, civil war, famine, and the plague, but also a time of unparalleled artistic and literary accomplishment, marked by the creation of a recognizable form of written and spoken English. Original.
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Though written for the general reader, this is dense and detailed history, chronicling an especially complex era. The impact of the Black Death, political history, and religious practice and tradition are some of the main themes. Rubin teaches at Queen Mary U. in London, UK. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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