Chris Given-Wilson

Chris Given-Wilson (born 1949) is a British historian and academic, specialising in medieval history. He was Professor of History of the University of St Andrews, where he is now professor emeritus. He is the author of a number of books.

Chris Given-Wilson
Born	1949 (age 75–76)
Academic work
Discipline	History
Sub-discipline	Medieval History
Institutions	University of St Andrews
Notable works	Edward II: The Terrors of Kingship (2016)

Career

He has been described as one of the leading authorities^{[citation needed]} on medieval English historical writing and expert on medieval writers such as William of Malmesbury and Adam of Usk.^[1]

He is currently Emeritus Professor of History at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland.^[2]

Many of his books, published by Boydell & Brewer, have become bestsellers.^{[3][failed verification]}

Bibliography

His notable books include:^[4][5]

• Henry IV^[6]
• Edward II: The Terrors of Kingship^[7]
• The Royal Bastards of Medieval England^[8]
• Chronicles: The Writing of History in Medieval England^[9]
• The English Nobility in the Late Middle Ages^[10]
• Chronicles of the Revolution, 1397-1400: The Reign of Richard II^[11]
• The Royal Household and the King's Affinity: Service, Politics, and Finance in England, 1360-1413^[12]
• The Parliament Rolls of Medieval England, 1275-1504: Rotuli Parliamentorum^[13]