Gerald Harriss

About the Author

Gerald Harriss is a distinguished historian specializing in the political and social dynamics of late medieval England. With a career spanning decades at Oxford University, where he served as a fellow and tutor in modern history at St. Catherine's College, Harriss has illuminated the turbulent era of the Hundred Years' War, the Black Death, and the Wars of the Roses. His meticulous research draws on primary sources to explore how these events forged the foundations of the English nation-state. Renowned for his analytical depth and narrative clarity, Harriss's work bridges scholarly rigor with accessible storytelling, offering profound insights into the lives of monarchs, nobles, and commoners alike. Shaping the Nation: England 1360-1461 (New Oxford History of England) stands as his magnum opus, a comprehensive volume that captures the essence of a transformative century.