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"Edward II (25 April 1284 ? 21 September 1327), also called Edward of Caernarfon,[1] was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed by his wife Isabella in January 1327. He was the sixth Plantagenet king, in a line that began with the reign of Henry II. Between the strong reigns of his father Edward I and son Edward III, the reign of Edward II was considered by some to be disastrous for England, marked by alleged incompetence, political squabbling and military defeats."--Wikipedia.… (més)
waltzmn: Harold Hutchison's work on Edward II is short and pithy -- a fair defense of the king, but hardly a full history. Those who wish to see the whole story are advised to try the newer biography by Seymour Phillips. It's very full (if anything, a little toofull), so it definitely cleans up the loose ends left by Hutchison. Any remaining loose ends are simply because there is so much we don't know about the events of the times.… (més)
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Foreword -- So far as I know there is no complete biography of Edward of Caernarvon.
Chapter I -- King Edward I was a man of giant physique, abnormally long life, and overpowering energy -- and he was married twice.
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"Edward II (25 April 1284 ? 21 September 1327), also called Edward of Caernarfon,[1] was King of England from 1307 until he was deposed by his wife Isabella in January 1327. He was the sixth Plantagenet king, in a line that began with the reign of Henry II. Between the strong reigns of his father Edward I and son Edward III, the reign of Edward II was considered by some to be disastrous for England, marked by alleged incompetence, political squabbling and military defeats."--Wikipedia.