John of Gaunt: The Exercise of Princely Power in Fourteenth-Century Europe

ISBN-13: 9780582098138 / Angielski / Miękka / 1992 / 438 str.

Goodman, Anthony

Opis

Chronicles the life of John of Gaunt, the son of Edward III. It includes coverage of his education and rise to power and his relationship with Richard II.

Spis treści

1. The inheritance of Edward III and Richard II.  2. Gaunt in history.  3. The Education of a prince (1340-61).  4. Rise to power (1361-77).  5. From dominance to exile (1377-81).  6. Gaunt and Richard II (1381-6).  7. Gaunt and Iberian affairs.  8. From dominance to crisis (1389-99).  9. Gaunt and Christendom.  10. Gaunt and warfare.  11. Gaunt and the Church.  12. Gaunt and the secular peerage.  13. Lancastrian residences and governmental institutions.
14. Gaunt's regional interests, estate administration and finances.  15. Gaunt characterised.  Conclusion.  Calender of documents.  Bibliography.  Maps and tables.  Index.

O autorze

Anthony Goodman