A fresh assessment of seaborne activity around England in the later middle ages, offering a fresh perspective on its rich maritime heritage. England's relations

Presents a wealth of original research findings on how medieval ports actually worked, providing new insights on shipping, trade, port society and culture, and

Focuses on the literary origins of insular identity from local communities to the entire archipelago.

Medieval English Travel: A Critical Anthology is a comprehensive volume that consists of three sections: concise introductory essays written by leading speciali

How important has the sea been in the development of human history? Very important indeed is the conclusion of this ground-breaking four volume work. The books