The Royal Forests of Medieval England - (Middle Ages) by Charles R Young (Hardcover)

About the Book

At its height in the thirteenth century, an estimated one fourth of the land area of England came under the special jurisdiction of forest law. This book is the first general history of the royal forest system in medieval England.

Book Synopsis

At its height in the thirteenth century, an estimated one fourth of the land area of England came under the special jurisdiction of forest law. This book is the first general history of the royal forest system in medieval England.

Review Quotes

"The English forests, despite their medieval importance, have not until now received a comprehensive investigation. Exhausting printed documentation and drawing heavily on unpublished rolls from the thirteenth century, Young has admirably remedied that defect with this efficient and lucid study."-- "The Historian"

About the Author

Charles R. Young is Professor Emeritus of History at Duke University.