UH Press publishes Festschrift to leading scholar
Landscapes and Producers in Medieval England
Essays Presented to Rosamond Faith
Hardback Available Now | Paperback Coming May 2026
We are delighted to announce the publication of Landscapes and Producers in Medieval England: Essays Presented to Rosamond Faith, a landmark collection celebrating the pioneering scholarship of Dr Rosamond Faith, one of the foremost historians of the English peasantry.
This Festschrift brings together leading medievalists to explore the lives of those who worked the land between the seventh and fourteenth centuries. From the complexities of manorial organisation to the lived realities of agricultural labourers, these essays offer fresh perspectives on the social, economic, and environmental forces that shaped rural England.
Why Read This Book?
- Deep Historical Insight: Discover how rural organisation and landscape exploitation influenced medieval communities.
- Social and Economic Context: Learn about social classification, administrative categorisation, and the technologies that transformed agricultural production.
- Regional Breadth: Contributions span from Devon to Lincolnshire, providing a rich and varied picture of medieval rural life.
About the Editors
- Richard Purkiss – Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Manchester
- Hannah Boston – Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, University of Lincoln
Publication Details
- Hardback: Available now | £35 | ISBN: 9781912260737
- Paperback: 1 May 2026 | £18.99 | ISBN: 9781912260744
For review copies, interviews, or further information, please contact:
Chris Dunkley
c.dunkley@herts.ac.uk