Books by R. R. (Chichele Professor of Medieval History Davies

Long before the British Empire came into existence, was there an English Empire? In this compelling study, R. R. Davies examines England's medieval conquest and colonization of the outer zones of the British Isles. He shows how the increasingly vexed question of the future of the United Kingdom has its roots in the Middle Ages, when Edward I set out to subjugate his Celtic neighbours.

This study examines the period when Wales struggled to retain its independence and identity in the face of conquest and subsequent English rule. It explores the nature of power and conflict within Welsh society as well as the transformation of Wales under an English crown.