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The Reign of Richard II: From Minority to Tyranny 1377-97

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Reign of Richard II: From Minority to Tyranny 1377-97
Authors and Contributors      Edited and translated by Alison McHardy
SeriesManchester Medieval Sources
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:368
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
ISBN/Barcode 9780719038525
ClassificationsDewey:942.038
Audience
General
Illustrations 3 Maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 30 June 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

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. -- .

Author Biography

A.K. McHardy was reader in Medieval English History at the University of Nottingham -- .

Reviews

This is an excellent supplementary text for any course on medieval Britain. -- .