Makers of History Abbott, Jacob 1803-1879 creator text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Richard II" by Jacob Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work presents a narrative of English history focused on King Richard II, exploring the feudal chivalry of the time, the lineage of English kings, and the tumultuous events spanning from the death of King Richard I to Richard II's own deposition. The text delves into themes of power, legitimacy, and the confrontations between monarchs and nobles, capturing the complexities of governance during a pivotal era in England. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the historical context surrounding King Richard II, detailing the lineage of the monarchy and the turbulent nature of kingship during the era of feudalism. Abbott introduces Richard I, known as the Crusader, his successor King John, and the subsequent monarchs leading up to Richard II. The chapter outlines the struggles of kings to maintain power amid challenges from both the nobility and the populace, emphasizing the precarious balance of authority and the various insurrections that arose from disputes over succession and rights. The text serves to illustrate not just the events that transpired but also the underlying ideas of governance and feudal duty that defined the relationships between rulers and their subjects. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-03-29 Produced by D. Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400 Great Britain -- History -- Richard II, 1377-1399 DA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28433 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28433 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133641.0 28433