Davis, Professor Ralph Henry Carless (1918–1991)
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A medieval historian noted for his imagination in the reconstruction of the past, Davis was also president of the Historical Association and editor of its journal, History.
- Forenames:
- Ralph Henry Carless
- Surname:
- Davis
- Title:
- Professor
- Dates:
- 1918–1991
- Institutions:
- British Academy
Historical Association
History
University of Birmingham
University of London (University College)University of Oxford (Merton College) - Significant posts:
- President, Historical Association
Editor, History
Professor of Medieval History, University of Birmingham - Influences:
- Neale, John Ernest
- Themes:
- Medieval history
- Biographies:
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Proceedings of the British Academy
Bibliography
Significant publications
- Ralph Davis, A History of Medieval Europe from Constantine to Saint Louis (London, 1957)
