The Origins of the English Parliament, 924-1327

thorough, compelling, and persuasive ... Maddicott makes a compelling case for English exceptionalism and in the process frames the terms in which the medieval parliament will be discussed and debated for generations. * Scott L. Waugh, English Historical Review * J.R. Maddicott has long been recognised as one of the outstanding historians of thirteenth- and fourteenth-century English political history... The Origins of the English Parliament 924-1327 will stand out as a notable text for parliamentary history. * Andrew Broertjes, LIMINA * Its wide and profound scholarship has much to teach us about the roots and functions of an institution now subjected to so much unhistorical criticism. * Blair Worden, The Spectator * J.R. Maddicott brings to his task a depth of analysis which is both rare and impressive. He argues his points by reference to a far wider range of sources than any of his predecessors. And he has a better understanding of the European context of English politics than any English writer on the subject since Maurice Powicke. * Jonathan Sumption, Literary Review * Enormously impressive...a powerful and passionate piece of work * Keith Richmond, Government Gazette * One of the most important recent books on English history...a magisterial account * Michael Wood, BBC History Magazine * One of the masterpieces of historical writing of our time. * Nigel Saul, History Today *