Richard II (Penguin Monarchs): A Brittle Glory

The Penguin Monarchs series provides short, fresh, and expert accounts of England's rulers, including Richard II, who battled with failures and emergencies before succumbing to a coup, imprisonment, and murder.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2018
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series presents concise and insightful narratives of England's rulers, now available in paperback format. Richard II, who ascended to the throne at a young age after his grandfather Edward III's long and influential reign, faced a challenging combination of a heightened sense of his own power and an inability to effectively convey it to those closest to the throne. Lacking trust and fear, Richard endured a series of failures and emergencies before ultimately succumbing to a coup, imprisonment, and tragic murder. In Laura Ashe's masterful account of his reign, she highlights the intriguing contrast between Richard's personal limitations and the remarkable cultural legacy he left behind, encompassing iconic works such as the Wilton Diptych, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Piers Plowman, and The Canterbury Tales. This series offers a valuable perspective on the reigns of England's monarchs, providing a concise and engaging introduction to the rich history of the English monarchy.

Weight: 100g
Dimension: 112 x 180 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780141987361