The Reign of Edward II New Perspectives This book aims to give the reader new perspectives on the reign of Edward II. It reflects the renewed interest that historians have shown in analysing this turbulent and politically charged period of English history and disseminates the latest empirical research and revisionist theories. Edward II to date has been relatively unstudied in comparison to other fourteenth and fifteenth century kings. The book offers a significant re-appraisal of a much maligned monarch and his historical importance. It adopts a distinctive approach to its subject matter, concentrating on people and personalities, perceptions and expectations, rather than dry constitutional analysis. Papers consider both the institutional and the personal facets of Edward IIs life and rule including his sexual reputation, the royal court, the role of the kings household knights, the nature of law and parliament in the reign, and Englands relations with Ireland and Europe. The volume affords a fascinating review of the significant issues of the period at present no other collection considers the reign in its own right. The thirteen contributors range from well-established and highly regarded medieval historians to postgraduate students currently writing their doctoral theses. Studio York Medieval Press Format Book