The Reign of Richard II: From Minority to Tyranny 137797
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The Reign of Richard II: From Minority to Tyranny 137797
By (Author) Alison McHardy
Manchester University Press
Manchester University Press
2nd July 2012
United Kingdom
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General
942.038
Physical Properties
Hardback
368
Width 138mm, Height 216mm
Description
The long-awaited prequel to Chronicles of the revolution covers the first twenty years (1377-97) of Richard II's reign. This richly-documented period offers exceptional opportunities and challenges to students, and the editor has selected material from a wide range of sources: well-known English chronicles, foreign chronicles and legal, administrative and financial records. These are arranged chronologically to form a coherent narrative of the reign. Clear and lively commentary and notes enable readers to make the fullest use of each document. The introduction describes the complex domestic and international situation which confronted the young king and offers guidance on the strengths and weaknesses of the reign's leading chronicles. The dramatic and diverse politics of the reign of Richard II make this the ideal special subject and an accessible, affordable, student-friendly documentary history of Richard II's reign has long been needed. This book is designed to fill that gap. -- .
Reviews
This is an excellent supplementary text for any course on medieval Britain. -- .
Author Bio
A.K. McHardy was reader in Medieval English History at the University of Nottingham
