This neglect of medical studies annoyed his father, who shrewdly sent him to Christ’s College, Cambridge, for a Bachelor of Arts degree as the first step towards becoming an Anglican parson.[15] Darwin began there in January 1828, but preferred riding and shooting to studying. His cousin Fo...
In each of the seven chapters, Roberts explores particular medieval themes and events, some very specific and local, others of pan-continental importance, namely: the St Brice’s Day Massacre of 1002CE; the history of leprosy; the life, murder, and sanctification of Thomas Becket; the history...