Malcolm Mercer
Dr Malcolm Mercer
Dr Malcolm Mercer is Curator of Tower Armouries at the Royal Armouries at the Tower of London. He is a specialist in late medieval English cultural, military and political history. His expertise in the medieval records of central government was developed principally at The National Archives as Senior Medieval Records Specialist. Malcolm’s research interests have traditionally centred upon late medieval political culture, particularly the fifteenth century gentry and their participation in warfare. He has published a number of articles about the nature of loyalty as well as a monograph that analyses gentry motivation and behaviour during the Wars of the Roses.
About the event
The 13th, 14th and 15th centuries mark an important period in the development of the Tower of London as a place of imprisonment. The Tower’s role in the affairs of the kingdom was increasing in all areas. A symbol of royal power from its very conception, its importance as a place to intimidate, censure and punish, however, undergoes significant growth during this period.
The Medieval Gentry: Power, Leadership and Choice during the Wars of the Roses
Malcolm Mercer
