Edward III of England
Edward III (1312 - 1377) was one of the most successful English monarchs of the Middle Ages. Restoring royal authority after the disastrous reign of his father, Edward II, Edward III went on to transform the Kingdom of England into the most efficient military power in Europe. His reign saw vital developments in legislature and government—in particular the evolution of the English parliament—as well as the ravages of the Black Death. He remained on the throne for 50 years; no English monarch had reigned for as long since Henry III, and none would again until George III, as King of the United Kingdom.
Edward was crowned at the age of fourteen, following the deposition of his father. When he was only seventeen years old, he led a coup against his regent, Roger Mortimer, and began his personal reign. After defeating, but not subjugating, the Kingdom of Scotland, he declared himself rightful heir to the French throne in 1338, starting what would be known as the Hundred Years' War. Following …more
Edward was crowned at the age of fourteen, following the deposition of his father. When he was only seventeen years old, he led a coup against his regent, Roger Mortimer, and began his personal reign. After defeating, but not subjugating, the Kingdom of Scotland, he declared himself rightful heir to the French throne in 1338, starting what would be known as the Hundred Years' War. Following …more
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Katherine
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1954
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The Archer's Tale (The Grail Quest, #1)
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2000
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The Plantagenets: The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England
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2012
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The Iron King (The Accursed Kings, #1)
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1955
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The She-Wolf of France (The Accursed Kings, #5)
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1959
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The Lily and The Lion (The Accursed Kings, #6)
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1959
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Edward II
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1593
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Isabella Warrior Queen
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2023
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The Traitor's Wife: A Novel of the Reign of Edward II
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2005
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The King's Concubine
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2012
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