Law, laity and solidarities Essays in honour of Susan Reynolds

In this invigorating collection of essays by leading medieval historians, the issue of laityprimarily the ideas and attitudes of lay peopleare examined, as expressed in legal cases, charters, chronicles, and collective activities. The contributors focus on narratives from the Middle Ages, during a period of progress from irrational to rational thought. The essays range chronologically and geographically from the 7th to the 16th century, and from West Britain to Papal and urban Italy.

Pauline Stafford is Professor of Medieval History at the University of Liverpool.

Janet L. Nelson is Professor of Medieval History at King's College, University of London.

Jane Martindale taught Medieval History at the University of East Anglia, and is a life member of Clare Hall, University of Cambridge.