Chris Given-Wilson

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Chris Given-Wilson
Born1949 (age 7374)
Academic work
Discipline History
Sub-discipline Medieval History
Institutions
Notable worksEdward II: The Terrors of Kingship (2016)

Chris Given-Wilson (born 1949) is a British historian and academic, specialising in medieval history. He was Professor of History of the University of St Andrews, where he is now professor emeritus. He is the author of a number of books.

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Career

He has been described as one of the leading authorities[ citation needed ] on medieval English historical writing and expert on medieval writers such as William of Malmesbury and Adam of Usk. [1]

He is currently Emeritus Professor of History at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. [2]

Many of his books, published by Boydell & Brewer, have become bestsellers. [3] [ failed verification ]

Bibliography

His notable books include: [4] [5]

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References

  1. Given-Wilson, Christopher (10 April 2007). Chronicles: The Writing of History in Medieval England. Bloomsbury Academic. ISBN   9781852855833 via Google Books.
  2. "People - School of History - University of St Andrews". www.st-andrews.ac.uk.
  3. "Ruling Fourteenth-Century England". $USD.
  4. "Given-Wilson, Chris [WorldCat Identities]".
  5. "Christopher Given-Wilson". www.goodreads.com.