Transformation of Medieval England 1370-1529, The

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A detailed survey which examines the major developments in English society during this period of social crises, population decline, agarian unrest, the introduction to enclosures - and political tensions particularly over succession Content: Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents List of maps Editor's foreword Preface Acknowledgements Prologue. England in 1370 Part One, Environment and Economy Framework of Events-Economic and Social 1. The population of England 2. The rural economy and standards of living 3. The Peasants' Revolt 4. Rural society and popular movements after 1381 5. Enclosures and depopulation 6. Urban society and economy 7. Industry, trade and shipping 8. War: profit and loss Part Two, The Nation of England 9. England: nation and localities 10. England and its neighbours. 11. The monarchy12. The nobility 13. Knights, esquires and gentry 14. Indentures and retaining 15. Social mobility Part Three, The Course of Politics Framework of Events-Political 16. The last years of Edward III 17. Richard II: the young king 18. Richard II: triumph and disaster 19. The establishment of Lancaster 20. England and Europe, 1399-1422 21. Henry VI: minority and dual monarchy 22. Henry VI: the loss of France 23. From Lancaster to York 24. Edward IV 25. The establishment of the Tudors 26. The recovery of royal power 27. The new European diplomacy. 28. The age of WolseyPart Four, The Structure of Government 29. The royal revenues: taxation and loans 30. The royal revenues: Crown lands and financial administration 31. Parliament 32. The King's Council 33. Lawyers, law and justice Part Five, The Church and Education Framework of Events-Ecclesiastical and Educational 34. The organization and structure of the secular Church 35. Church and State. I -- England and the Papacy 36. Church and State. II -- Ecclesia Anglicana 37. The regular clergy 38. Laity, clergy and religion 39. Education and learning 40. Wyclif and Lollardy. 41. Heresy, persecution and reformEpilogue. England in 1529 Compendium of Information A. Economic and social tables A.1: Prices and wages A.2: Exports of raw wool A.3: Exports of cloth A.4: Evasion of poll tax B. Genealogical tables B.1: The descendants of Edward III B.2: The Nevilles B.3: The Hollands C. Major office-holders Chancellors Keepers of the Privy Seal Treasurers Archbishops of Canterbury Archbishops of York D. Meetings of Parliament E. Selected statutes F. Glossary of ecclesiastical terms G. Maps Bibliography Index.