The Baronial Opposition to Edward II Its Character and Policy [Paperback]

Originally published in 1918, this book analyses the baronial opposition to Edward II.Originally published in 1918, this book analyses the baronial opposition to Edward II, whose reign is considered to have been one of the most disastrous for England. James Conway Davies examines the features of the administrative system against which the barons eventually rebelled, and details the various attacks by the barons against the royal position.Originally published in 1918, this book analyses the baronial opposition to Edward II, whose reign is considered to have been one of the most disastrous for England. James Conway Davies examines the features of the administrative system against which the barons eventually rebelled, and details the various attacks by the barons against the royal position.Originally published in 1918, this book analyses the baronial opposition to Edward II, whose reign is considered to have been one of the most disastrous for England. James Conway Davies examines the features of the administrative system against which the barons eventually rebelled, and details the various attacks by the barons against the royal position. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Plantagenet history.Introduction; Part I. The Household System and the Administration: 1. The importance of the reign of Edward II; 2. The household system; 3. The personal aspect of the reign; 4. The strength of the household system (i) control of government; 5. The strength of the household system (ii) executive; 6. The strength of the household system (iii) finance; 7. The strength of the household system (iv) justice; 8. The strength of the household system (v) the chief officers; 9. The strength of the household system (vi) the minor officers and the clerical staff; 10. The influence of the household system upon the administration (i) Chancery and Exchequer; 11. The influence of the household system upon the administration (ii) council; 12. The influence of the household slSA