Beasts of the Realm: How the Norman Conquest Brought Bears Back to Medieval England
Executive Overview When modern minds wander back to the landscapes of medieval England, a familiar cast of characters usually steps forward: armored knights clashing on horseback, towering stone fortresses draped in banners, and mud-splattered peasants tilling the feudal soil. Yet, historical orthodoxy is continuously challenged by the relentless excavation of forgotten archives and long-buried bones. … Read more
