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Hugh Despenser the Younger and Edward II: Downfall of a King's Favourite

Hugh Despenser the Younger and Edward II: Downfall of a King's Favourite

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Hugh Despenser the Younger, born in the late 1280s, married King Edward I of England's eldest granddaughter and became the richest and most powerful man in the country in the 1320s. He dominated the English government and foreign policy, taking lands by quasi-legal and illegal methods. His actions led to the first forced abdication of a king in English history and his execution in November 1326.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2019
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

The captivating tale of Hugh Despenser the Younger and Edward II unfolds, revealing the story of the most notorious villain of the fourteenth century. Born in the late 1280s, Hugh embarked on a remarkable journey when he married King Edward I of England's eldest granddaughter at a young age. Driven by an insatiable ambition and an overwhelming greed, Hugh chose a daring path to power. He seduced his wife's uncle, the young King Edward II, and as a result, he ascended to the pinnacle of wealth and influence, becoming the most powerful man in the country during the 1320s. For years, Hugh wielded immense control over the English government and foreign policy, seizing lands through both quasi-legal and illegal means, with the tacit approval of the king. His actions, however, would ultimately bring about his downfall as well as the downfall of Edward II. Hugh's reckless behavior alienated and insulted Edward's queen, Isabella of France, who harbored deep hatred for him. In a tragic turn of events, Isabella orchestrated his slow and grotesque execution in her presence in November 1326, marking the first forced abdication of a king in English history. Hugh's legacy remains a cautionary tale of ambition gone awry, reminding us of the consequences of our actions and the importance of navigating the treacherous waters of power with caution and respect.

Weight: 398g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526751751

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