{"product_id":"the-baronial-opposition-to-edward-ii-its-character-and-policy-paperback-9781107666955","title":"The Baronial Opposition to Edward II; Its Character and Policy (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107666955","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Baronial Opposition to Edward II\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eIts Character and Policy\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1918, this book analyses the baronial opposition to Edward II.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Conway Davies (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107666955, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 3 April 2014\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e656 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17 x 3.3 cm, 1.03 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOriginally published in 1918, this book analyses the baronial opposition to Edward II, whose reign is considered to have been one of the most disastrous for England. James Conway Davies examines the features of the administrative system against which the barons eventually rebelled, and details the various attacks by the barons against the royal position. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Plantagenet history.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I. The Household System and the Administration: 1. The importance of the reign of Edward II\u003cbr\u003e 2. The household system\u003cbr\u003e 3. The personal aspect of the reign\u003cbr\u003e 4. The strength of the household system (i) control of government\u003cbr\u003e 5. The strength of the household system (ii) executive\u003cbr\u003e 6. The strength of the household system (iii) finance\u003cbr\u003e 7. The strength of the household system (iv) justice\u003cbr\u003e 8. The strength of the household system (v) the chief officers\u003cbr\u003e 9. The strength of the household system (vi) the minor officers and the clerical staff\u003cbr\u003e 10. The influence of the household system upon the administration (i) Chancery and Exchequer\u003cbr\u003e 11. The influence of the household system upon the administration (ii) council\u003cbr\u003e 12. The influence of the household system upon the administration (iii) the Great Council and Parliament\u003cbr\u003e 13. The weakness of the household system\u003cbr\u003e 14. The household system in action\u003cbr\u003e Part II. The Constitutional and Administrative Action of the Baronial Opposition: 1. Restraint upon the King\u003cbr\u003e 2. The experiments (i) the ordinances of 1311\u003cbr\u003e 3. The experiments (ii) the Lancaster administration\u003cbr\u003e 4. The experiments (iv) the Parliament of Lincoln, 1316\u003cbr\u003e 5. The experiments (iv) the middle party and its activities\u003cbr\u003e 6. The experiments (v) the Parliament of York, 1318\u003cbr\u003e 7. The experiments (vii) the Parliament of Westminster, 1320, and the exile of the Despensers\u003cbr\u003e 8. The results of the experiments\u003cbr\u003e 9. Explanation of the baronial failure\u003cbr\u003e 10. The influence of the experiments upon the administration\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e Appendix of documents\u003cbr\u003e List of sources\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: British \u0026amp; Irish history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on British \u0026amp; Irish history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22British%20\u0026amp;%20Irish%20history%20%5BHBJD1%5D%22\"\u003eHBJD1\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265850036504,"sku":"9781107666955","price":37.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107666955i.jpg?v=1694507336","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-baronial-opposition-to-edward-ii-its-character-and-policy-paperback-9781107666955","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}