The reign of Richard II (Web PDF) von Rosemary Horrox

A source reader covering the first twenty years (1377-97) of Richard II’s reign. Includes well-known English chronicles, foreign chronicles, and legal, administrative and financial records with clear and lively commentary and notes to enable readers to make the fullest use of each document.

Prologue: The End of Edward IIIs Reign 13767 1. The Minority: 137781 The Peasants Revolt 2. The Struggle For Power 13827 The Radcot Bridge Campaign 3. The Rule And Fall Of The Appellants: The Merciless Parliament And Its Aftermath 13889 The first session, 3 February20 March The second session, 13 April2 June The appellants in power 4. From Appeasement To Tyranny: 138997 The Expedition To Ireland, 13945 Epilogue Bibliography Index

The long-awaited prequel to Chronicles of the revolution covers the first twenty years (137797) of Richard IIs 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 reigns 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 IIs reign has long been needed. This book is designed to fill that gap.

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