Medieval England - A Social History and Archaeology from the Conquest to 1600 AD

"Medieval England" provides a vital and fascinating historical context for medieval archaeology. Colin Platt's archaeological expertise and use of historical sources combine to form a rich cross-disciplinary study. His resulting vision of England medieval society is challenging and often unexpected. The book is divided into seven periods, from the Norman Conquest in 1066 to the aftermath of the Black Death and finally up to 1600 and the reorientation of English society under the Tudors.