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100 1 _aAbbott, Jacob,
_d1803-1879
245 1 0 _aRichard II :
_bMakers of History
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-03-29
508 _aProduced by D. Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRichard II, King of England, 1367-1400
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Richard II, 1377-1399
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28433
999 _c69342
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