Edward II (Penguin Monarchs)

The Terrors of Kingship

Biography & Memoir, Royalty, Nonfiction, History, British
Cover of the book Edward II (Penguin Monarchs) by Christopher Given-Wilson, Penguin Books Ltd
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Christopher Given-Wilson ISBN: 9780141977973
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Publication: September 29, 2016
Imprint: Penguin Language: English
Author: Christopher Given-Wilson
ISBN: 9780141977973
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Publication: September 29, 2016
Imprint: Penguin
Language: English

'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. Unkingly, inept in war, and in thrall to favourites, he preferred digging ditches and rowing boats to the tedium of government. His infatuation with a young Gascon nobleman, Piers Gaveston, alienated even the most natural supporters of the crown. Hoping to lay the ghost of his soldierly father, Edward I, he invaded Scotland and suffered catastrophic defeat at the Battle of Bannockburn. After twenty ruinous years, betrayed and abandoned by most of his nobles and by his wife and her lover, Edward was imprisoned in Berkeley Castle and murdered - the first English king since the Norman Conquest to be deposed.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

'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. Unkingly, inept in war, and in thrall to favourites, he preferred digging ditches and rowing boats to the tedium of government. His infatuation with a young Gascon nobleman, Piers Gaveston, alienated even the most natural supporters of the crown. Hoping to lay the ghost of his soldierly father, Edward I, he invaded Scotland and suffered catastrophic defeat at the Battle of Bannockburn. After twenty ruinous years, betrayed and abandoned by most of his nobles and by his wife and her lover, Edward was imprisoned in Berkeley Castle and murdered - the first English king since the Norman Conquest to be deposed.

More books from Penguin Books Ltd

Cover of the book The Gomo Short Story by Christopher Given-Wilson
Cover of the book The Master of Ballantrae by Christopher Given-Wilson
Cover of the book The Heart of Mid-Lothian by Christopher Given-Wilson
Cover of the book Port Out, Starboard Home by Christopher Given-Wilson
Cover of the book Healthy Gut Guide by Christopher Given-Wilson
Cover of the book City of Gold by Christopher Given-Wilson
Cover of the book On the Good Life by Christopher Given-Wilson
Cover of the book Some Extraordinary Popular Delusions by Christopher Given-Wilson
Cover of the book Unreal by Christopher Given-Wilson
Cover of the book A Modern Utopia by Christopher Given-Wilson
Cover of the book The Chef at War by Christopher Given-Wilson
Cover of the book Victoria (Penguin Monarchs) by Christopher Given-Wilson
Cover of the book Ladybird Classics: Little Women by Christopher Given-Wilson
Cover of the book Maori at Home by Christopher Given-Wilson
Cover of the book The Conquest of New Spain by Christopher Given-Wilson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy