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The Reign of Edward II: New Perspectives

By Gwilym Dodd , Anthony Musson

Book information

Year
2006
ISBN
1903153190, 9781903153192
LCC
DA230 .R45 2006
Open Library ID
OL17882067M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1517922 bytes)
Pages
256\258
Topic
History
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07
Исторические дисциплины;История стран Европы и Аме

Description

Edward II presided over a turbulent and politically charged period ofEnglish history, but to date he has been relatively neglected in comparison to other fourteenth and fifteenth-century kings. This book offers a significant re-appraisal of a much maligned monarch and his historical importance, making use of the latest empirical research and revisionist theories, and concentrating on people and personalities, perceptions and expectations, rather than dry constitutional analysis. Papers consider both the institutional and the personal facets of Edward II's life and rule: his sexual reputation, the royal court, the role of the king's household knights, the nature of law and parliament in the reign, and England's relations with Ireland and Europe. Contributors: J. S. HAMILTON, W. M. ORMROD, IAN MORTIMER, MICHAEL PRESTWICH, ALISTAIR TEBBIT, W. R. CHILDS, PAUL DRYBURGH, ANTHONY MUSSON, GWILYM DODD, ALISON MARSHALL, MARTYN LAWRENCE, SEYMOUR PHILLIPS.

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