Robert de Vere, Earl of Oxford and Duke of Ireland (1362-1392) - by James Ross (Hardcover)
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- The first full-length study of one of the most controversial figures of later fourteenth century England.
- Author(s): James Ross
- 318 Pages
- History, Europe
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About the Book
"The first full-length study of one of the most controversial figures of later fourteenth century England. Robert de Vere was a close friend of the young King Richard II. He was accused of a wide range of political crimes and private vices by his opponents, the Lords Appellant. Defeated by them at the battle of Radcot Bridge in 1387, he died abroad in exile aged only 30. He was, in the eyes of many contemporaries - most notably the hostile chroniclers Walsingham and Froissart - and modern historians, a typical royal favourite: unmartial, immoral, self-seeking, and promoted and enriched far beyond what he deserved." -- Provided by Amazon.comBook Synopsis
The first full-length study of one of the most controversial figures of later fourteenth century England. Robert de Vere was a close friend of the young King Richard II. He was accused of a wide range of political crimes and private vices by his opponents, the Lords Appellant. Defeated by them at the battle of Radcot Bridge in 1387, he died abroad in exile aged only 30. He was, in the eyes of many contemporaries - most notably the hostile chroniclers Walsingham and Froissart - and modern historians, a typical royal favourite: unmartial, immoral, self-seeking, and promoted and enriched far beyond what he deserved. But what was a royal favourite, and what were the accusations made against them? This book investigates these questions across late medieval England, and assesses de Vere against contemporary criteria. Based on extensive archival research, this book shows there was more to de Vere than a grasping courtier. He had been Earl of Oxford since the age of nine, heir to a large landed estate, and had twice served in foreign wars. He also made a serious attempt to govern the English lordship in Ireland given to him by Richard. The findings here show him to be a far more rounded and complex figure than previously assumed.Review Quotes
This, then, is not a biography of a favourite. Rather it is a case study that highlights the varied concerns of the late medieval elite, from the local to the international. As such it makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of political culture in the later Middle Ages.-- "THE MEDIEVAL REVIEW"
Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .75 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.37 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 318
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Europe
Publisher: Boydell Press
Theme: Great Britain
Format: Hardcover
Author: James Ross
Language: English
Street Date: July 23, 2024
TCIN: 93786773
UPC: 9781837651948
Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-2342
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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