Who's Who in the Late Medieval England: 1272 - 1485 (Whos Who in British History Series)

A wonderful quick references covering political figures in England turbulent Middle Ages from 1272-1485. Think of the changes going on in this period! Longshanks tried to forge Scotland, Wales and Ireland into a jewel of the English crown. The violent murder of Edward the Second, the death of the Black Prince, the Hundred Years War and the War of the Roses. A lot of men and women who were movers and shakers and played pivotal roles in Britain's history to keep straight. For lovers of history, who need a "road map" from time to time, to fictional writers need to quick refresh on the many faces of the period, this is wonderful resource. Over 200 different biographies, daring on modern scholars works, it conveys more than the bare bone facts. Hicks gives a richer detailed understanding of the figure and places them in the proper political context.It's easy to use, arranged in chronological order rather than the general A-Z that places the person in the proper grouping to understand their interaction with other people of the period, the book is readable as a BOOK from cover to cover, or perfect for the quick need reference.The 3rd volume in the Who's Who in British History series - all are highly recommended for both the armchair historian and the fictional writers of the period.