Pierre Chaplais is editor of numerous editions of English historical documents, including English Medieval Diplomatic Practice, Parts I & II (H.M.S.O., 1975, 1982), English Royal Documents, King John to Henry VI (Clarendon Press, 1971), and Essays in Medieval Diplomacy and Administration (Hambledon Press, 1981). He lives in Bampton, Oxfordshire.
`scrupulous study'
The Times
'The arguments are scholarly.'
James Mildren, Western Morning News
'Pierre Chaplais's profound understanding of documents and their
seals ultimately derives from a fascination with detail of this
kind. His work brings us uniquely close to the practices and
procedures of English medieval administration.'
Times Literary Supplement
`Pierre Chaplais is the master of English diplomatic history, and
he displays his erudition in some magnificent vignettes...Chaplais'
diplomatic skills allay the confusion over the date of Gaveston's
final return from exile...Chaplais also clarifies the date of the
papal bull absolving Gaveston of excommunication...We can but thank
Chaplais for the insights he so ably has provided.'
Albion
`A highly original reappraisal of the role of Piers Gaveston in
English and of his personal relationship with Edward II.'
The Medieval World
`an unusual book'
The English Historical Review
`Chaplais brings out interesting new evidence to demonstrate just
how completely Edward trusted his alter ego.'
Scott L. Waugh, University of Callifornia, Los Angeles, Speculum -
A Journal of Medieval Studies, Apr, 1996
Pierre Chaplais s well known as a leading authority on the
diplomatic and administrative history of late-medieval England, and
he is also a highly respected paleographer. His analysis of the
dating and decoration of the charter granting the earldom of
Cornwall to Gaveston is fascinating. Regardless of whether his
novel interpretation of the relationship between king and favorite
is accepted, this slim volume will remain a model iof insightful
scholarship.
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