Description

Book Synopsis
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.

Table of Contents

Introduction

I Early opposition
II The king's wealth
III Parliament
IV The Scottish war
V The middle years
VI Civil war and the Statute of York, 1322
VII The French war
VIII Tyranny and deposition
IX The death and 'afterlife' of Edward II

Index

The Reign of Edward II, 1307–27

    Product form

    A Paperback / softback by Wendy Childs, Phillipp Schofield

    £999.99

    Includes FREE delivery

    Out of stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The Reign of Edward II, 1307–27 by Wendy Childs

      Book details

      Publisher Manchester University Press
      Published 21 February 2023
      ISBN-13 9781526120250
      978-1526120250
      ISBN-10 1526120259
      Also in:
      European history: medieval period, middle ages Historiography

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      I Early opposition
      II The king's wealth
      III Parliament
      IV The Scottish war
      V The middle years
      VI Civil war and the Statute of York, 1322
      VII The French war
      VIII Tyranny and deposition
      IX The death and 'afterlife' of Edward II

      Index

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account