The Reign of Richard II

Gloucestershire, U.K.: Tempus, 2000 Book. As New. Soft cover. First Paperback Edition. Large 8vo. 160 pp, acknowledgments, list of contributors, list of b&w illustrations, geneology, preface, 1. Richard II: A Personal Portrait; 2. Richard II and the War with France; 3. The Chivalry of Richard II: 1381 and 1389; 4. The Appellant and the Clerk: The Assult on Richard II's Friends in Government, 1387-9; 5. Richard II and the Transformation of Parliament; 6. Cheshire: The Inner Citadel of Richard II's Kingdom? 7. Richard II's Sense of English History; 8. The Road to Richard II's Downfall: A Visual Journey; 9. Richard II's Reputation; notes, appendix, index. First Paperback Edition, 2000. "When Richard II began his reign in 1377, aged ten, there was every chance for success. Yet twenty-one years later, following a series of revolts and rebellions, the reign ended in deposition and murder. A conference was held at the Centre for Medieval Studies in the University of York to mark the 600th anniversary of the usurpation. Although this book comprises conference papers, they have been presented in an accessible manner, illustrated with notes confined to the closing pages. They paint a portrait of the man Richard, prone to fits of anger and theatrical gesture, his war with France, his relations with Parliament, his `inner citadel' of Cheshire, his household, his sense of history, his downfall and, finally, his reputation." Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Illustrated wrappers..