Edward the First (Version 2)

by Thomas Frederick Tout

13 chapters5h 54mEnglish1896

About this book

Part of the Twelve English Statesmen series of books. Edward I, was one of the greatest of the medieval monarchs, driven either by a deep commitment to the well being of his people, or a fierce determination to enhance his own power, depending on your viewpoint. He began the unification of the United Kingdom, and left a string of impressive monuments, in the shape of the castles that line the countryside. - Summary by Cavaet

Chapters (13)

1Chapter 1: The Early Years (1239-1258)

2359

2Chapter 2: Edward and the Barons' War (1258-1267)

1709

3Chapter 3: Edward as a Crusader (1268-1272)

1180

4Chapter 4: The King and His Work

2667

5Chapter 5: Edward's Continental Policy (1272-1289)

1938

6Chapter 6: The Conquest and Settlement of the Principality of Wales (1274-1301)

1183

7Chapter 7: Edward's Legislation (1275-1290)

1449

8Chapter 8: Edward and the Three Estates -- The Development of the Parliamentary System

1312

9Chapter 9: Edward and the Church (1272-1294)

1413

10Chapter 10: The Scottish Overlordship (1286-1292)

1342

11Chapter 11: The Years of Crisis (1293-1292)

1821

12Chapter 12: The Conquest of Scotland (1297-1305)

1811

13Chapter 13: The End of the Reign (1305-1307)

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Edward the First (Version 2)

About this book

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