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Geoffrey de Mandeville: A study of the Anarchy

By John Horace Round
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A detailed historical study focuses on the career of a prominent earl to illuminate the feudal ambition and lawlessness of the Anarchy, relying chiefly on surviving charters as documentary spine. It reconstructs his policies and conflicts, situating them within wider political and institutional questions such as succession claims to the crown, the origin and character of earldoms, fiscal and administrative development, and urban governance. The author scrutinizes episodes including an empress's appeal to Rome and a proposed coronation, an obscure Oxford intrigue, and the implications of castle-building, and supplements the narrative with genealogical research, charter analysis, and an essay on the creation of a neighbouring earldom.

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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.

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