medieval institutions in British thought, 1688-1863 /
R.J. Smith.
New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2002.
231 pages ;
23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 206-216) and index.
This study examines the use of medieval precedent in political and ecclesiastical debate between the Revolution of 1688, and the mid-19th-century reforms that ultimately made the tradition of historical apologetic obsolete.
Medievalism-- Great Britain.
Middle Ages.
Intellectual life.
Medievalism.
Middle Ages.
Politics and government
Great Britain, Intellectual life, 18th century.
Great Britain, Intellectual life, 19th century.
Great Britain, Politics and government, 18th century.
Great Britain, Politics and government, 19th century.