This book is a scholarly study of Langland's long poem Piers Plowman in relation to contemporary religious traditions concerning the course and end of history. In contrast to earlier studies, Kathryn Kerby-Fulton looks at the 'alternative' traditions (those not derived from St Augustine), in particular in the writings of Hildegard of Bingen.

This book is a scholarly study of Langland's long poem Piers Plowman in relation to contemporary religious traditions concerning the course and end of history.