The Making of England

From Rome to Reformation

New Hardback Illustrated

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Toby Purser offers a reassessment of ‘the creation and identity of the political entity of England’ during the period from the departure of the Romans (c.410) to the mid-16th century. In particular he draws out the importance of interactions with continental Europe, examining the impact of conquest and cultural assimilation on enduring ideas about British history, Christian supremacy and government based upon consent and representation.

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