Edward the Black Prince: A Study of Power in Medieval Europe

The second edition of "Edward the Black Prince" explores key developments in late medieval Europe, using the career of Edward the Black Prince as a lens. It covers the Hundred Years War, the Black Death, England's first religious heresy, and innovations in parliament. The prince was a major influence on politics and lordship, and his military career in France and Iberia reveals the influence of chivalry and Gascony. His relationship with Joan suggests the changing character of female agency in the later middle ages.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 08 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The second edition of this comprehensive book delves into the significant events that shaped late medieval Europe, using the remarkable career of Edward the Black Prince as a focal point. During his lifetime, the world witnessed the outbreak of the Hundred Years War, the devastating impact of the Black Death, the emergence of England's first religious heresy, and significant advancements in the role of parliament. As the king-in-waiting and one of the most influential noblemen in the kingdom, Edward wielded considerable influence over local and international politics, leaving a lasting impact on the concept of lordship throughout the Plantagenet estates.

This revised edition incorporates fresh sources and expands upon the extensive scholarship that has emerged in recent years about the fourteenth century. It explores the prince's military endeavors in France and Iberia, his household, and the distinctive "colonial" characteristics of his administrations in Wales and Aquitaine. Furthermore, Edward's career sheds light on the influence of chivalry, the significance of Gascony to the English crown, and the evolving nature of female agency during the later middle ages, as exemplified by his relationship with Joan, known as the "Fair Maid of Kent."

By examining central themes such as plague, chivalry, lordship, parliament, gender, and religion, Edward the Black Prince emerges as an indispensable resource for students and scholars interested in exploring society, culture, and power in medieval Europe. This book offers a rich and nuanced perspective on a pivotal period in European history, providing valuable insights into the complex dynamics that shaped the world during this time.

Weight: 396g
Dimension: 151 x 230 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032249681
Edition number: 2 ed