The Reign of Edward II, 130727
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Publishing Details
The Reign of Edward II, 130727
By (Author) Wendy Childs
Edited and translated by Phillipp Schofield
Manchester University Press
Manchester University Press
6th July 2023
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Historiography
942.036092
Physical Properties
Hardback
336
Width 138mm, Height 216mm, Spine 19mm
535g
Description
Edward IIs 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.
Author Bio
Wendy R. Childs is Emeritus Professor of Later Medieval History at the University of Leeds
Phillipp R. Schofield is Professor of Medieval History at Aberystwyth University
