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The Three Edwards: War and State in England, 1272-1377
The Three Edwards War and State in England 12721377 Author:Michael Prestwich The century during which England was ruled by the first three Edwards was one of striking contrasts. A confident and masterful Edward I conquered Wales and built Caernarfon in consciously imperial style; his son Edward II was defeated by the Scots in battle, and suffered the abject humiliationof deposition. Edward III won great triumphs agains... more »t the French, but his reign also saw the population cut down by the ravages of plague. In this major study, Michael Prestwich illustrates how England was transformed during the period of their reigns.« less