Historians on Robin Hood: The Outlaw’s Legend in the Later Middle Ages
Edited by Stephen H Rigby
D. S. Brewer
ISBN: 978 1 84384 669 7
This collection of 16 essays explores the medieval story of Robin Hood, examining its sources, how it may have been understood by medieval audiences, and what it reveals about the broader fabric of medieval society.
Excerpt:
This volume begins by discussing the sources for, and the possible origins of, the medieval legend Robin Hood. It then looks at the outlaw’s legend in the context of society, social protest, government and religion in late medieval England. It concludes with surveys of the use and knowledge of Robin Hood in medieval Wales and Scotland.
Who is this book for?
Anyone interested in the legend of Robin Hood will find this book invaluable. Some essays explore the origins and development of the tales, while others delve into what the stories reveal about medieval life—for example, the weapons carried by the Merry Men or the games inspired by the outlaw hero. The volume features contributions from a strong group of scholars, offering both depth and variety.
The Editor
Stephen H. Rigby is Emeritus Professor of Medieval Social and Economic History at the University of Manchester. He is a prolific scholar who writes about late medieval England.
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