-- Academia Press in Texas publishes the sourcebook that I use. Most of my
students like it well enough, even though it comes originally from the
mid-1960s. It invites active teaching. But, apart from EHD about which I
agree with the remarks above, I have found nothing remotely comparable. And
it has some pictures usable for teaching despite restricted quality. It
is Derek Baker, ENGLAND IN THE EARLY MIDDLE AGES, & ENGLAND IN THE LATER
MIDDLE AGES, in 2 separate volumes. These are the first 2 in a series of
"Portraits and Documents" put out by Academia. Other series include "Women
of Power" and "Feminea Medievalia".
The address to write to is Derek Baker
Dept. of History
PO BOX 13735
University of North Texas
Denton TX 76203-6735
He is alive and well -- I just saw him in Kalamazoo, MI, and that address
will get an answer. Mention my name if you like!
You might also consider one of Richard Vaughan's translations of Mathew
Paris, or the volumes put out by Elizabeth Hallam, under titles like THE
PLANTAGENET CHRONICLES. Hallam's books seem to be heavily remaindered if
available, doubtless because too few of US do this kind of course. In place
of the irreplaceable Jocelin, you might try Walter Daniel's LIFE OF AILRED
OR RIELVAUX, just reissued as a very reasonable paperback. Then you could
discuss life-choices including your brand of sexuality. (See Brian McGuire
and the late John Boswell.)
Paul Hyams
Paul R. Hyams, History Dept., Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853-4601.
Home phone no. (607) 257-3168. Alternative (Old) Address: prh@cornellc