Description
Book SynopsisA source reader covering the first twenty years (137797) of Richard II's reign. Includes well-known English chronicles, foreign chronicles, and legal, administrative and financial records with clear and lively commentary and notes to enable readers to make the fullest use of each document. -- .
Trade ReviewThis is an excellent supplementary text for any course on medieval Britain.'
Large sections of the Anonimalle Chronicle and the Evesham chronicle are
translated here for the first time. This volume is strong on local monastic chronicles,
and sources taken from ecclesiastical sources, such as bishop’s registers,
or concerning the hierarchy, such as an excellent libel against Alexander Neville,
archbishop of York. The translations are workmanlike and readable.
Christopher Fletcher
University of Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne)
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Table of ContentsPrologue: The End of Edward III’s Reign 1376–7 1. The Minority: 1377–81 The Peasants’ Revolt 2. The Struggle For Power 1382–7 The Radcot Bridge Campaign 3. The Rule And Fall Of The Appellants: The Merciless Parliament And Its Aftermath 1388–9 The first session, 3 February–20 March The second session, 13 April–2 June The appellants in power 4. From Appeasement To Tyranny: 1389–97 The Expedition To Ireland, 1394–5 Epilogue Bibliography Index
