Ruling England 1052-1216

A new history of post-conquest England which makes the new kingdom accessible through a focus on its kings and how it was ruled, featuring the empire building dynasties.

• Strong political spine, incorporating social and economic issues
• Descriptions of what happened, why and with what consequences in politics, government, law and the church ? shows students the full impact of events on the country's key institutions
• Analyses developments from a royal perspective and focuses on the policies and priorities of the English kings, the limitations of the political system within which they operated, and the efforts they made to expand their power ? reinforces for students the influence of the crown on events of the time.