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Nobility and kingship in Medieval England : the earls and Edward I, 1272-1307

Spencer, Andrew M

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\"Nobility and Kingship in Medieval England is a major new account of the relationship between Edward I and his earls, and of the role of the English nobility in thirteenth-century governance. Re-evaluating crown-noble relations of the period, Spencer challenges traditional interpretations of Edward's reign, showing that his reputed masterfulness has been overplayed and that his kingship was far subtler, and therefore more effective, than this stereotype would suggest. Drawing from key earldoms such as Lincoln, Lancaster, Cornwall and Warenne, the book reveals how nobles created local followings and exercised power at a local level as well as surveying the political, governmental, social and military lives of the earls, prompting us to rethink our perception of their position in thirteenth-century politics. Adopting a powerful revisionist perspective, Spencer presents a major new statement about thirteenth-century England; one which will transform our understanding of politics and kingship in the period\"-- Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Subject: Edward I, King of England, 1239-1307 Relations with nobility. / Nobility England History To 1500. / Patronage, Political England History To 1500. / HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain. / Great Britain Politics and government 1272-1307.
• ISBN: 9781107026759, 110702675X

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
DA229.S57 2014	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE