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RE: The Feudal Society in Medieval Europe
As usual, really great read. This gave me a reminder of some Domesday Book reading that I did, when looking at Nemeton, or Newcastle-under-Lyme, originally a woman's teaching place a nd birthing sanctuary. Anyway, I came across the richest man in the history of all England. As far as I could make out, this man, a bastardy son of a King, became a land owner unparalleled by Kings anywhere in Europe. His treasure became so great GE may very well have bought the Kingship for those Kings he was said to Kingmaker of. If you get an opportunity, look into the life and times of John O'Gaunt. I'd be very interested in another unbiased view. 😇
I shall try. :) I have read a bit about him already, especially for genealogical purposes.
Very interesting about Newton, I'd like to chase that one up too! :)
Nemeton. My ph decides sometimes to go its own way. I go on, and edit later. But, in Literature, an author, Mary Stewart, wrote a trilogy that ended in quadrology. About Merlin, as opposed to Arthur, in the legend between Roman, Celtic and Saxon, Pritain, Logres or 'Anglaland'. The place of Nemeton, or the 'Women's Hall' is the village underground at Newcastle-under-Lyme, in the limestone 'womb' of the hill, by the Trent on borders of Mercia, Wrekin, in Sherwood of prehistory, nowadays the border of North Staffordshire near Stoke-upon-Trent. I have found several references, but no actual study.
In the sixties, I was lucky enough to also descend into Grimes Graves, before safety and Heritage had them closed, so I've always wanted to pot-hole into the cave village beneath Newcastle-under-Lyme. I remember essay writing as a schoolboy at RHS, and the ability to go to many city's archives and libraries, which is so hard to do by nano-tech from bush QLD.
I love Mary Stewart books! I've tried to find & collect all in that series before I start reading them. <3
We had the good old Encyclopedia Britannica reference tomes to pore through. Good times.
You may also be interested in reading some Juliet Marillier then. I'd recommend The Bridei Chronicles. Historical fantasy, interwoven with legends & facts.
http://www.julietmarillier.com/books/
I am not sure but I believe fifth book, a prequel, has also now been published. It has been many years since I read these. But they out doall others telling of the Arthurian legend.
Thank-you, I don't believe I've come across J. Marillier. I will look her up, maybe comment later after a read. I actually go hard-copy library, but thanks for www site.
The website was just to reference her books so you could get a feel for them. I hope your library has a copy of the series. :)
Today I managed to find a copy of Mary Stewart's The Wicked Day - score! :D
Hello @ravenruis and I realize this is an old post, but after my comments and your replies here, I was talking with someone else about author's, and I remembered a connection. You don't have to of course, but I do recommend a book by Georgette Heyer of fame writing comedies of Regency England. Her very last book, unfinished by her passing was collated and finished by her husband and her publisher. It is not Regency nor comedy (well some, but I've a weird sense) but an historical called My Lord John. The most trusted brother of Henry V. From Richard II, it gives an internal view into the intricacies of being a part of House Lancaster. (1393 - 1435)
Highly recommend. A very good read. I have picked it up three or four times over the years since 1975 publication, and always find new stuff to research.
ISBN: 978-0-7531-8042-6 (hb)
ISBN: 978-0-7531-8043-3 (pb)
--There is a wonderful glossary in the back, with amazing words for colours in pageantry.
The Lancaster tree looks easy to read, but like any family, and more so when wrapped in power and influence, the complications within it are drama, tragedy and comedy all wrapped up and sieved through liking and 'honour.' 😇
Thank you, I will follow up on the book and see if my library stocks it. :)
I've delved into the Lancaster tree (and others) for genealogy research - some of it would make your eyes cross lol, but that's the aristocracy for you. :D
Yep, some younger than 12 don't die of first born, then have six or seven more and marry again because when married at eleven the husband might have been fifty.