Chris Given-Wilson
Chris Given-Wilson (born 1949) is a British historian and academic, specialising in medieval history. He was Professor of History of the University of St Andrews, where he is now professor emeritus. He is the author of a number of books.
Chris Given-Wilson | |
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| Born | 1949 (age 73–74) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | History |
| Sub-discipline | Medieval History |
| Institutions | |
| Notable works | Edward II: The Terrors of Kingship (2016) |
Career
He has been described as one of the leading authorities on medieval English historical writing and expert on medieval writers such as William of Malmesbury and Adam of Usk.[1]
He is currently Emeritus Professor of History at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland.[2]
Many of his books, published by Boydell & Brewer, have become bestsellers.[3]
Bibliography
His notable books include:[4][5]
- Edward II: The Terrors of Kingship
- The Royal Bastards of Medieval England
- Chronicles: The Writing of History in Medieval England
- The English Nobility in the Late Middle Ages
- Chronicles of the Revolution, 1397-1400: The Reign of Richard II
- The Royal Household and the King's Affinity: Service, Politics, and Finance in England, 1360-1413
- The Parliament Rolls of Medieval England, 1275-1504: Rotuli Parliamentorum
References
- Given-Wilson, Christopher (10 April 2007). Chronicles: The Writing of History in Medieval England. Bloomsbury Academic. ISBN 9781852855833 – via Google Books.
- "People - School of History - University of St Andrews". www.st-andrews.ac.uk.
- "Ruling Fourteenth-Century England". $USD.
- "Given-Wilson, Chris [WorldCat Identities]".
- "Christopher Given-Wilson". www.goodreads.com.
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