First published in 1998, this valuable reference work offers concise, expert answers to questions on all aspects of life and culture in Medieval England, including art, architecture, law, literature, kings, women, music, commerce, technology, warfare and religion.

Paul E. Szarmach was Emeritus Professor of English and Medieval Studies, Western Michigan University (2007)
Executive Director of the Medieval Academy of America and Editor of Speculum (2006-2011),Visiting Scholar, University of California at Berkeley, Cambridge, Massachusetts and Albany, California.

Introduction; Contributors; Entries, Arranged by Category; Kings and Queens of England; Archbishops of Canterbury and York; Popes, 590-1503; Musical and Liturgical Terms; Architectural Terms; The Medieval Castle; The Medieval Church; Maps; Illustrations; Abbreviations; The Encyclopedia; Index