`the most substantial contribution we have had ... a book all
students of this period will be obliged to use and reckon
with.'
Speculum
`one of the most fundamental studies of the period yet to be
written ... a penetrating analysis of the entire structure of
Angevin government ... rare mastery.' Guardian
`a scholarly account of a complicated subject, which is at the same
time readable.' The Economist
`a book which is full of good things ... packed with solid
information and penetrating judgments ... obviously a valuable
contribution to our understanding of the reign of King John.'
English Historical Review
`erudite and distinguished.' Times Literary Supplement
`an excellent piece of writing and a major addition to
scholarship.' Parliamentary Affairs
`an important book ... one of those rare studies which will alter
the ways in which we look at the forms and objects of political
action.' Past and Present
`one of the most fundamental studies of the period yet to be
written ... a penetrating analysis of the entire structure of
Angevin government ... rare mastery.' Guardian
`an important book ... one of those rare studies which will alter
the ways in which we look at the forms and objects of political
action.' Past and Present
`erudite and distinguished.' Times Literary Supplement
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