List of maps; List of tables; List of figures; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Introduction; Part I. Context: 1. Royal government; 2. Political ideas; 3. The localities: Shropshire, Warwickshire and Kent; Part II. Chronology: 4. Edward: the apprenticeship, 1254–72; 5. 1272–7; 6. 1278–85; 7. 1286–93; 8. 1294–1301; 9. 1302–7; Conclusion; Appendix: tables and figures; Bibliography.
This study of Edward I's governance radically re-evaluates his motivations and achievements, presenting an entirely new interpretation of his reign.
Caroline Burt is Fellow, Admissions Tutor and College Lecturer in History at Pembroke College, University of Cambridge.
'Burt provides a compelling and persuasive alternate view of Edward
I as a ruler who was motivated by principle, and who was convinced
of his duty to care for the common good … In addition to its
considerable value for specialists, this book also will be
accessible to students. Burt's clear and precise prose, as well as
her efforts to clarify technical matters of law and governmental
organization, make this text highly suitable for graduate courses
as well as for upper division undergraduate courses in the history
of medieval England, medieval law, and medieval government.' David
Bachrach, The Medieval Review
'A positive re-evaluation of Edward based on a detailed assessment
of the localities that demonstrates the importance of royal
government there for growing order after the disruption of Henry
III's later years. Burt argues that Edward's engagement with
internal rule was critical and that he was able to offer a coherent
set of beliefs about kingship. Moreover, although he proved
unwilling in his later years to accept ideas about political
consultation, he is seen as innovative and conceptually creative. A
valuable and impressive work.' The Historical Association
'An examination of how Edward's governance at national level was
reflected in different localities. The approach is mainly
chronological, with general discussion of ideas of kingship and
governance, and the text is largely based on evidence from
Shropshire, Warwickshire and Kent.' Northern History
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