As the medieval period neared its close, one of the most important works of English literature was written by Sir Thomas Malory. Le Morte d’Arthur, completed in 1485, is the definitive text of Arthurian legend, bringing together the stories of King Arthur, the Knights of the Round Table, and t

Perhaps the most famous literary work of the late Middle Ages in England is Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales. Written in Middle English, the collection of stories provides a vivid portrait of English society during the 14th century. Chaucer's work is one of the first to be written i

Commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1085 and completed in 1086, the Domesday Book was one of the most significant documents in medieval England. Although it was primarily a survey for taxation purposes, its impact went far beyond fiscal matters. The book recorded an extensive inventory of landh

The Medieval period in England, spanning roughly from the 5th to the late 15th century, was a time of tremendous change, not only in terms of political structure, religion, and society but also in the intellectual and cultural spheres. Among the most significant forces in shaping the development of