Creativity, Contradictions and Commemoration in the Reign of Richard II : Essays in Honour of Nigel Saul

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Aspects of the turbulent rule of Richard II freshly examined.\nThe reign of Richard II is well known for its political turmoil as well as its literary and artistic innovations, all areas explored by Professor Nigel Saul during his distinguished career. The present volume interrogates many familiar literary and narrative sources, including works by Froissart, Gower, Chaucer, Clanvow, and the Continuation of the Eulogium Historiarum, along with those less well-known, such as coroner's inquests and gaol delivery proceedings. The reign is also notorious for its larger than life personalities - not least Richard himself. But how was he shaped by other personalities? A prosopographical study of Richard's bishops, a comparison of the literary biographies of his father the Black Prince, and\n\nCreativity, Contradictions and Commemoration in the Reign of Richard II\nEssays in Honour of Nigel Saul\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using ;