A new review of the most significant issues of Edward II's reign. Edward II presided over a turbulent and politically charged period of English 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.

About the Author
GWILYM DODD is Associate Professor of History at the University of Nottingham. GWILYM DODD is Associate Professor of History at the University of Nottingham. Michael Prestwich is Professor of History at the University of Durham. PAUL DRYBURGH is Principal Records Specialist (Medieval) at The National Archives, UK. The late W. MARK ORMROD was Professor Emeritus of History at the University of York; he published extensively on later medieval history.

Reviews
Like all the best historical writing, this book will provoke debate, even disagreement, and so move its subject forward. * ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW *



Book Information
ISBN 9781903153192
Author Gwilym Dodd
Format Hardback
Page Count 256
Imprint York Medieval Press
Publisher York Medieval Press