Chris Given-Wilson | |
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Born | 1949 (age 74–75) |
Academic work | |
Discipline | History |
Sub-discipline | Medieval History |
Institutions | |
Notable works | Edward II: The Terrors of Kingship (2016) |
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.
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]