Medieval History
Spring 2012
From Edward II to Richard III: English History 1307 - 1485
This course has now reached it maximum numbers. MANCENT apologizes for the disappointment and hopes that one of the other courses will be of interest.
This introductory level course examines English political history in the later middle ages. Topics covered include the depositions of Edward II and Richard II, Edward III and the Hundred Years War, the Peasants’ Revolt, the Lancastrian and Yorkist dynasties and the Wars of the Roses.
Recommended reading:
McKisack, M., The Fourteenth Century, Oxford University Press, 1959
Keen, M., England in the Later Middle Ages, Routledge, 2003
Prestwich, M., The Three Edwards – War and the State in England, 1271 – 1377, Routledge, 2003
Day: Fridays Time: 11am – 1.00 pm.
5 sessions, starting 20th January - 17th February 2012
Venue:
Vestry Room,
St Peter’s House,
Oxford Road (Precinct Centre),
Manchester,
M13 9GH
| Price | Concessions |
Minimum No. | Maximum No. |
|---|---|---|---|
£40 |
n/a |
8 |
14 |
Send booking to:
Dr Damian J. Tyler,
63 Cuckoo Lane,
Whitefield,
Manchester,
M45 6WD
Email: dagoberht@hotmail.com
Late Medieval Europe c.1300 – c.1500: Political Geography
This introductory level course offers a wide-ranging, region by region examination of historical developments in continental Europe in the later middle ages. Countries studied will include France, Spain and Italy, as well as less well known areas such as Muscovy and the Byzantine Empire.
Recommended reading:
Ditchburn, D., MacLean, S. and MacKay, A., Atlas of Medieval Europe, Routledge, 2007
Waley, D., Late Medieval Europe, 1250 – 1520: From St Louis to Luther, Longman, 2001
Day: Fridays Time: 11am – 1.00 pm.
5 sessions, starting 2nd March - 30th March 2012
Venue:
Vestry Room,
St Peter’s House,
Oxford Road (Precinct Centre),
Manchester,
M13 9GH
| Price | Concessions |
Minimum No. | Maximum No. |
|---|---|---|---|
£40 |
n/a |
8 |
14 |
Send booking to:
Dr Damian J. Tyler,
63 Cuckoo Lane,
Whitefield,
Manchester,
M45 6WD
Email: dagoberht@hotmail.com