Table of Contents

1. Texts and Context 2. Yeomanry 3. A Greenwood Far Away 4. Crime, Violence and the Law 5. Religion and the Religious 6. Fellowship and Fraternity 7. Authority and the Social Order 8. History and Memory 9. Farewell to Merry England

About the Author

A. J. Pollard is Professor of History at the University of Teesside. He is the author of The Wars of the Roses (2001), and Late Medieval England, 1399-1509 (2000)

Reviews

'Robin Hood … remains as mysterious and enigmatic as ever.' – Barrie Dobson, University of York and John Taylor, University of Leeds, UK'Original and intriguing … this is not a book any serious ‘gode felawe’ of Robin Hood’s posthumous fraternity can afford to be without.' – Barrie Dobson, University of York and John Taylor, University of Leeds, UK'Informative and stimulating ... full of fascinating material.' – Literature & History

'This pithy, intriguing study ... offers fascinating insights into the Reformation in England.' – Christopher Silvester, The Sunday Times'His overview is ... fascinating.' – Warrington Guardian 'Robin Hood … remains as mysterious and enigmatic as ever'. – Barrie Dobson, University of York and John Taylor, University of Leeds.'Original and intriguing … this is not a book any serious ‘gode felawe’ of Robin Hood’s posthumous fraternity can afford to be without' – Barrie Dobson, University of York and John Taylor, University of Leeds.'Informative and stimulating ... full of fascinating material.' – Literature & History'This excellent book ... deserves to be read, enjoyed and respected.' – Rural History