Richard II : The Art of Kingship, Paperback / softback Book

Richard II : The Art of Kingship Paperback / softback

Edited by Anthony (Professor of Medieval and Renaissance History, Professor of Medieval and Renaissan Goodman, James L. (Senior Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, American Center of Oriental Res Gillespie

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In this reassessment of Richard II, an outstanding group of international contributors re-evaluates the (frequently biased) evidence to create a new and rounded portrait of this fascinating and much maligned king.

They investigate Richard's contemporary reputation and key aspects of his policies, covering topics which include: the conventions of co-operation between kings and communities; discourse on the nature and purpose of rule; monarchy as spectacle; the cultural expression of royal personality; and the fiscal basis of government.

They highlight the seriousness of the problems affecting the exercise of kingship, and show how the traditional and innovative panaceas attempted by a conventionally-minded prince resulted in his downfall.

It is a study which repositions the reign within he evolution of English kingship.

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