Richard II by Jacob Abbott
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About this eBook
| Author | Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879 |
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| Title |
Richard II Makers of History |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by D. Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Richard II" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work presents a narrative of English history focused on King Richard II, exploring the feudal chivalry of the time, the lineage of English kings, and the tumultuous events spanning from the death of King Richard I to Richard II's own deposition. The text delves into themes of power, legitimacy, and the confrontations between monarchs and nobles, capturing the complexities of governance during a pivotal era in England. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the historical context surrounding King Richard II, detailing the lineage of the monarchy and the turbulent nature of kingship during the era of feudalism. Abbott introduces Richard I, known as the Crusader, his successor King John, and the subsequent monarchs leading up to Richard II. The chapter outlines the struggles of kings to maintain power amid challenges from both the nobility and the populace, emphasizing the precarious balance of authority and the various insurrections that arose from disputes over succession and rights. The text serves to illustrate not just the events that transpired but also the underlying ideas of governance and feudal duty that defined the relationships between rulers and their subjects. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Richard II, 1377-1399 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28433 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 114 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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