“War”, “rebellion” or “perilous times”? Political taxonomy and the conflict in England, 1321-2
“War”, “rebellion” or “perilous times”? Political taxonomy and the conflict in England, 1321-2
On 10 March 1322 Edward II stood at the head of an army at Burton, by the river Trent. Confronting him were forces led by Thomas, earl of Lancaster, and Humphrey de Bohun, earl of Hereford, whose hostile intent was signified by the flying of their banners. According to the lively account of the Gesta Edwardi de Carnarvan, Edward wanted to raise his own royal banner, as battle was imminent. However, Hugh Despenser the younger dismounted from his warhorse and prostrated himself before his king, begging him:
Spare them, Lord, spare your people, and for the sake of God’s mercy,...
Treason, Rebellion, Edward II, Civil War
113-132
King, Andrew
e25571c8-c35e-448e-b7fe-308adef688e6
2019
King, Andrew
e25571c8-c35e-448e-b7fe-308adef688e6
King, Andrew
(2019)
“War”, “rebellion” or “perilous times”? Political taxonomy and the conflict in England, 1321-2.
In,
Ambühl, Rémy, Bothwell, James and Tompkins, Laura
(eds.)
Ruling Fourteenth Century England: Essays in Honour of Christopher Given-Wilson.
Martlesham.
Boydell Press, .
(doi:10.2307/j.ctvd58tj2.11).
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On 10 March 1322 Edward II stood at the head of an army at Burton, by the river Trent. Confronting him were forces led by Thomas, earl of Lancaster, and Humphrey de Bohun, earl of Hereford, whose hostile intent was signified by the flying of their banners. According to the lively account of the Gesta Edwardi de Carnarvan, Edward wanted to raise his own royal banner, as battle was imminent. However, Hugh Despenser the younger dismounted from his warhorse and prostrated himself before his king, begging him:
Spare them, Lord, spare your people, and for the sake of God’s mercy,...
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In preparation date: 2018
Submitted date: 1 May 2018
Accepted/In Press date: 2019
Published date: 2019
Keywords:
Treason, Rebellion, Edward II, Civil War
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Rémy Ambühl
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James Bothwell
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Laura Tompkins
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