
The Three Edwards
War and State in England 1272-1377
Michael Prestwich(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
Published on 3. December 1981
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-415-05133-0 (ISBN)
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Description
The Three Edwards: War and State in England, 1272 is a masterly overview to this eventful and fascinating period of history. It analyses the three Kings of very different qualities and reputations: the confident and masterful Edward I who conquered Wales; Edward II who was defeated by the Scots in battle and was humiliated and deposed; and Edward III whose reign saw great triumphs against the French, but also the terrible ravages of plague. The second edition of this highly acclaimed book updates the picture throughout, in the light of recent research.
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'The best general survey of a topic central to the development of the English state.' - Times Literary SupplementMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-05133-0 (9780415051330)
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Content
Introduction 1. The Leopard or the Lion: Edward I 2. The Proving Ground: The War against the Scots 3. Edward II: The Incompetent King 4. Counsel and Consent: The Development of the Parliament 5. The Nobility 6. 'Our Just Quarrel': The Hundred Years War 7. War, Profits and Chivalry 8. Crisis and Stability: The Domestic Policies of Edward III to 1360 9. Plague, Famine and War: The Fourteenth-Century Economy 10. The Years of Decline, 1360-77