Matthew J Strickland
استاد · Chivalry and the conduct of war in medieval Britain and Europe
University of Glasgowمعرفی
Professor Matthew J Strickland serves as Professor of Medieval History in the Department of History at the University of Glasgow's College of Arts. His office is located at R301 Level 3, History, 10 University Gardens, Glasgow G12 8QH, with contact information including telephone 01413306164 and email Matthew.Strickland@glasgow.ac.uk.
Professor Strickland's research program centers on several interconnected themes within medieval military and political history. His primary areas of interest include chivalry and the conduct of war in medieval Britain and Europe, kingship and political culture in the Anglo-Norman and Angevin realms (11th-13th centuries), aristocratic rebellion and concepts of treason, and medieval warfare with particular attention to castles and fortifications. His scholarly approach integrates military, political, and cultural history perspectives to examine how warfare shaped medieval societies and political structures.
His publication record reveals consistent engagement with themes of medieval warfare ethics, political rebellion, and the evolution of chivalric concepts. His work demonstrates particular expertise in the Anglo-Norman and Angevin periods, with numerous publications examining the conduct of war, concepts of treason, and aristocratic rebellion during these formative centuries of English and French history. His research often bridges British and continental European perspectives, highlighting the interconnected nature of medieval warfare and political culture.
- Saltire Society's Scottish History Book of the Year (2012) for 'A Military History of Scotland'
- Society for Army Historical Research's Templer Medal for 'A Military History of Scotland'
- Shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize for 'Henry the Young King, 1155-1183'
Professor Strickland has supervised numerous doctoral students whose research spans various aspects of medieval history, particularly focusing on military history, kingship, rebellion, and political culture. His supervision portfolio includes completed theses on topics ranging from King John's military campaigns to the grief of English kings, memory and crusading, fortified building in Northumberland, and the commemoration of deposed English monarchs. His collaborative approach to supervision is evident in his frequent co-supervision with colleagues both within and outside the University of Glasgow.
