Edward II's reign presents the dramatic narrative of a wilful king who faced baronial resistance and suffered military failures in both Scotland and France before losing his throne and his life. At the same time, it is a reign of considerable institutional and ideological interest. This book offers both a concise history and essential primary source materials for students. Featuring a range of translations, some original and others difficult to find, it brings together scattered evidence and allows comparisons to be made between different accounts. Overall, it sheds valuable light on a significant period in English history, during which the position of the king became both stronger, through increased wealth, and weaker, through the greater need for consent and the precedent of the deposition.
| ISBN: | 9781526120243 |
| Publication date: | 28th February 2023 |
| Author: | Wendy R Childs, Phillipp R Schofield |
| Publisher: | Manchester University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 376 pages |
| Series: | Manchester Medieval Sources |
| Genres: |
History and Archaeology Historiography |
Edward II's reign presents the dramatic narrative of a wilful king who faced baronial resistance and suffered military failures in both Scotland and France before losing his throne and his life. At the same time, it is a reign of considerable institutional and ideological interest. This book offers both a concise history and essential primary source materials for students. Featuring a range of translations, some original and others difficult to find, it brings together scattered evidence and allows comparisons to be made between different accounts. Overall, it sheds valuable light on a significant period in English history, during which the position of the king became both stronger, through increased wealth, and weaker, through the greater need for consent and the precedent of the deposition.
The Reign of Edward II, 1307-27 features in the following genres: History and Archaeology, Historiography
The Reign of Edward II, 1307-27 is available in Hardback, Paperback
The Reign of Edward II, 1307-27 was written by Wendy R Childs, Phillipp R Schofield and published by Manchester University Press
The Reign of Edward II, 1307-27 has 376 pages
Yes it is part of Manchester Medieval Sources series
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