Acknowledgments

"this book has many sources. Most are indicated in the following bibliography. I owe much to these authors and their writings, though many of the ideas—particularly the more questionable ones—are my own. I am also indebted to the eminent historian, Paul Varley, who kindly read oyer this manuscript for me and offered thoughtful and necessary suggestions. Of these I have gratefully availed myself. The mistakes remaining are all of my own doing.