reign of Richard II

From minority to tyranny 1377–97

AvAlison McHardy

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

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Beskrivning

The long-awaited prequel to Chronicles of the Revolution covers the first twenty years (1377–97) of Richard II’s reign. This richly-documented period offers exceptional opportunities and challenges to students, and the editor has selected material from a wide range of sources: well-known English chronicles, foreign chronicles, and legal, administrative and financial records. These are arranged chronologically to form a coherent narrative of the reign. Clear and lively commentary and notes enable readers to make the fullest use of each document. The introduction describes the complex domestic and international situation which confronted the young king, and offers guidance on the strengths and weaknesses of the reign’s leading chronicles. The dramatic and diverse politics of the reign of Richard II make this the ideal special subject, and an accessible, affordable, student-friendly documentary history of Richard II’s reign has long been needed. This book is designed to fill that gap.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-07-17
Mått:138 x 216 x 19 mm
Vikt:431 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Manchester Medieval Sources
Antal sidor:368
Förlag:Manchester University Press
ISBN:9780719038532
Översättare:Alison McHardy

Utforska kategorier

Medeltiden inom Historia och arkeologi
Historia inom Historia och arkeologi

Mer om författaren

A.K. McHardy was reader in Medieval English History at the University of Nottingham

Recensioner i media

This is an excellent supplementary text for any course on medieval Britain.'Large sections of the Anonimalle Chronicle and the Evesham chronicle aretranslated 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 FletcherUniversity of Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne)

Innehållsförteckning

Prologue: 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