Imagining Robin Hood by A J Pollard

Imagining Robin Hood by A J Pollard

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Summary

Taking us back to the earliest surviving stories of Robin Hood, the tales and ballads of the fifteenth century, Pollard sets out the economic, social and political context of the time and illuminates the legend of this yeoman hero as never before.

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Imagining Robin Hood by A J Pollard

Taking us back to the earliest surviving stories of Robin Hood, the tales and ballads of the fifteenth century, Pollard sets out the economic, social and political context of the time and illuminates the legend of this yeoman hero as never before.

'Robin Hood … remains as mysterious and enigmatic as ever' Barrie Dobson, University of York and John Taylor, University of Leeds, UK

'Original and intriguing … this is not a book any serious ‘gode felawe’ of Robin Hood’s posthumous fraternity can afford to be without.' Barrie Dobson, University of York and John Taylor, University of Leeds, UK

'Informative and stimulating ... full of fascinating material.' Literature & History


'This pithy, intriguing study ... offers fascinating insights into the Reformation in England.' Christopher Silvester, The Sunday Times

'His overview is ... fascinating.' Warrington Guardian

'Robin Hood … remains as mysterious and enigmatic as ever'. Barrie Dobson, University of York and John Taylor, University of Leeds.

'Original and intriguing … this is not a book any serious ‘gode felawe’ of Robin Hood’s posthumous fraternity can afford to be without' Barrie Dobson, University of York and John Taylor, University of Leeds.

'Informative and stimulating ... full of fascinating material.' Literature & History

'This excellent book ... deserves to be read, enjoyed and respected.' Rural History

A. J. Pollard is Professor of History at the University of Teesside. He is the author of The Wars of the Roses (2001), and Late Medieval England, 1399-1509 (2000)

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ISBN 13 9780415404938
ISBN 10 0415404932
Title Imagining Robin Hood
Author Aj Pollard
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2007-03-30
Number of pages 300
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.