Andy King

Dr Andy King is a historian specializing in late-medieval Britain at the University of Southampton. His research spans Anglo-Scottish relations, medieval warfare, chivalry, and political culture, with a focus on Northumberland and the Hundred Years War. He contributes to the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Culture (CMRC).

• BA, MA, PhD in Medieval Studies from Durham University
• Part-time Lecturer at Southampton since 2006
• Fellow of the Royal Historical Society

His work examines:

• Anglo-Scottish relations (late Middle Ages)
• Conduct of late-medieval warfare and its governing rules
• Chivalric ideology and political culture
• Chronicle writing and historical perceptions
• Castle studies and frontier governance

Current research centers on a monograph analyzing war, the gentry, and royal authority in 14th-century Northumberland. Publications include collaborative works on soldier experiences and standalone chapters addressing feudal dynamics and historical narratives.