Edward II (Penguin Monarchs): The Terrors of Kingship

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ISBN 13: 9780141989914
ISBN 10: 141989912
Publisher: Penguin
Book Description: 'He seems to have laboured under an almost child-like misapprehension about the size of his world. Had greatness not been thrust upon him, he might have lived a life of great harmlessness'The reign of Edward II was a succession of disasters. Inept in war, and in thrall to favourites, most notably the young nobleman Piers Gaveston, he preferred drinking, driving carts and rowing boats to the tedium of government. After twenty ruinous years, he was imprisoned and murdered. This remarkable book gives a glimpse into the abyss: the terrors of kingship.
About the Author: Christopher Given-Wilson is Emeritus Professor of Medieval History at the University of St Andrews. His writing and research focuses on 14th and 15th century England.
Language: English
Author: Christopher Given-Wilson
Publication Date: 2019-07-04
Number of Pages: 160 pages