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The Reign of Edward II, 1307-27

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Reign of Edward II, 1307-27
Authors and Contributors      Edited and translated by Wendy Childs
Edited and translated by Phillipp Schofield
SeriesManchester Medieval Sources
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:336
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreBritish and Irish History
ISBN/Barcode 9781526120243
ClassificationsDewey:942.036092
Audience
General
Illustrations 3 graphs

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
NZ Release Date 14 February 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Author Biography

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 -- .