The Outlaws of Medieval Legend

The swashbuckling mythical heroes of the Middle Ages have been the object of fascination for centuries. "The Outlaws of Medieval Legend" explores not only the notorious Robin Hood and William Wallace, but also some now forgotton rogues such as Gamelyn and Fulke Fitzwarin.
Apart from William Wallace, the heroes of the outlaw legends did not play a leading role on the historical stage. Nevertheless, this book reveals how they were remembered in tradition for generations. This intriguing book explains the popularity of these figures and how the stories appealed to the people of the Middle Ages. Maurice Keen discusses the origins, spirit and background of the tales as well as the real people on whom they were based.
In this edition of "The Outlaws of Medieval Legend", the author provides a new introduction to set the book in the context of recent work on these exciting characters.