The Books of…Nigel Bryant
February 17, 2021
Nigel Bryant is a Boydell legend. Enter his name in the search field on our website and you’ll see why, and why his contribution to medieval studies is so highly… READ MORE
Category: Medieval Studies
Cornwall, Connectivity and Identity in the Fourteenth Century
February 3, 2021
Cornwall, Connectivity and Identity in the Fourteenth Century won the Holyer an Gof Award in non-fiction and The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies (FOCS) Holyer an Gof Cup in 2020…. READ MORE
Charles d’Orléans’ English Aesthetic: The Form, Poetics, and Style of ‘Fortunes Stabilnes’
January 29, 2021
Charles d’Orléans is one of the most fascinating figures of the fifteenth century. A fabulously charming member of the French royal family, captured at the battle of Agincourt and held… READ MORE
Masculinities in Old Norse Literature
September 9, 2020
Jessica Clare Hancock and Gareth Lloyd Evans introduces their new book on our blog today. Masculinities in Old Norse Literature is the first full investigation of masculinities in Old Norse-Icelandic… READ MORE
Professor Mark Ormrod
August 3, 2020
All at Boydell are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Mark Ormrod. We have long been and will always remain profoundly grateful for his support and proud to have… READ MORE
Bees, Brooches and Books
July 24, 2020
Richard Barber on the sad reason relatively little medieval jewellery exists and how while writing his new book, Magnificence and Princely Splendour in the Middle Ages, he set about recreating… READ MORE
A Critical Companion to Old Norse Literary Genre
July 20, 2020
A Critical Companion to Old Norse Literary Genre, from our Studies in Old Norse Literature series is a comprehensive guide to a crucial aspect of Old Norse literature. We thank… READ MORE
Bastard Feudalism, English Society and the Law
July 16, 2020
Dr McKelvie discusses the significance of records of the court of King’s Bench to his work and his new book, which examines the political events and legal processes surrounding illegal… READ MORE
The Books of…Andy King
July 9, 2020
The publication earlier this year of Edward I: New Interpretations (co-edited with Andrew M. Spencer) was a most welcome addition to our range of books from Dr Andy King. Let’s… READ MORE
The Art and Science of the Church Screen in Medieval Europe. Making, Meaning, Preserving
June 8, 2020
As the paperback of this acclaimed collection appears for the first time, co-editor Lucy Wrapson presents an overview of its coverage and explains why one word from the subtitle –… READ MORE
Learned Lives in England, 1900-1950