Boydell & Brewer is an independent, employee-owned scholarly publisher, renowned for high-quality editorial and production standards.

Founded nearly 55 years ago with a focus on Medieval History, the press now publishes over 200 titles a year covering many fields in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Imprints include D.S. Brewer, Boydell Press, Tamesis, James Currey, Camden House, and - in partnership - the University of Rochester Press.

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  • Early Modern Literature
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Boydell & Brewer Highlights

Language, Linguistics and Middle English Literature

Explores the intersections between two fundamental approaches to medieval literature, shedding new light on texts ranging from The Canterbury Tales to Le Morte Darthur.

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A Companion to the Works of Adalbert Stifter

Presents Stifter's multi-faceted oeuvre to both a German Studies and non-specialized Anglophone audience, showing today's readers the relevance of its concerns.

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The Reception of Papal Legates in England, 1170-1250

Considers the reception of legatine missions to England during a significant period in the development of Anglo-Papal relations.

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Boydell & Brewer Copyright Year Collections

Year
Type
Title Count
2026
Frontlist
176
2023-2025
Recent Frontlist
530
2020-2022
Contemporary I
544
2017-2019
Contemporary II
526
2014-2016
Contemporary III
485
2000-2013
Backfile
1,524