Feudal England: Historical Studies on the Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries

Name: Feudal England: Historical Studies on the Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries
Author: John Horace Round

By John Horace Round

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Collected studies analyze eleventh- and twelfth-century English institutions by close examination of charters, early surveys, and Domesday material, asserting that documentary evidence can correct or supplement chroniclers. Themes include land assessment and organization—advancing a five-hide Anglo-Saxon unit contrasted with a six-carucate northern system—the composition of Domesday juries and differences between its volumes, the Inquisitio Eliensis, and neglected local surveys such as Leicestershire. Other essays treat knights and regional military tenure, reinterpret specific local records, and challenge earlier historians while urging meticulous use of primary sources to revise understandings of early feudal arrangements.

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John Horace Round

John Horace Round was a notable historian and scholar, primarily recognized for his contributions to medieval English history. His works often focus on the complexities of feudal society and governance during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Among his significant publications is "Feudal England: Historical Studies on the Eleventh and Twelfth Centuries," which explores the intricacies of feudalism and its impact on English society. Round also delved into the political turmoil of his time in "Geoffrey de Mandeville: A Study of the Anarchy," providing insights into the struggles for power during the Anarchy period. His research remains influential in the field of historical studies.