The publication of The New Cambridge Medieval History is a major landmark in the field of historical publishing. Written by leading international scholars and incorporating the very latest research, the History will become the essential reference tool for anyone interested in the medieval world. The original Cambridge Medieval History was published between 1911 and 1936, with a new edition of Volume 4 appearing in the 1960s. That famous series is now out of print, and is being replaced by The New Cambridge Medieval History which will present a reliable, detailed history from late antiquity to c.1500. To be published in seven volumes, with volume 4 divided into two parts, it will provide a unique, authoritative guide to medieval life and thought.