John Gillingham
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Published November 1 1991
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The fortresses and defences of the British Isles in two new studies
Published June 30 1990
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'Beyond the pale' - the imperialists' vision of the Irish as ignoble savages originated in the attitudes and writings of medieval Englishmen. Published February 1 1987
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A damned inheritance, hopelessly over-extended and out-resourced by the kings of France? Or an effective empire thrown away by incompetence and harshness? John Gillingham weighs the blame for John's loss of the Angevin dominions. Published March 31 1986
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What made for a good king in the Middle Ages? This month John Gillingham argues the case for Richard I, next month Michael Prestwich considers Edward I, and in June, Caroline Barron looks at Richard II.
Published March 31 1985
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Malcolm Vale
Published March 31 1982
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