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Edward II (Penguin Monarchs)

by Christopher Given-Wilson Book 23 in the Penguin Monarchs series.

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Christopher Given-Wilson examines Edward II as a king whose favourites, military failures and conflicts with the nobility destroyed his authority. The biography follows his relationship with Piers Gaveston, defeat at Bannockburn and the later dominance of Hugh Despenser.

Edward’s reign exposed the dangers faced by a monarch who could not command political confidence or military respect. Given-Wilson traces rebellion, civil war, deposition and the king’s probable murder, while reconsidering the hostile narratives that have shaped his reputation.

Historical Periods

Battle of Bannockburn1314 CE

Genres

Court & Political Fiction

Historical people

Edward II of England1284–1327

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