ABSTRACT

First published in 1950 in its 7th edition, this volume became a standard work. Covering 213 years, it begins with Edward I and proceeds through events including the Black Death and the Hundred Years War to Edward IV. In doing so, the author balanced political, constitutional, social and economic aspects of England’s national evolution.

chapter II|13 pages

The Conquest of Wales (1275–1294)

chapter III|8 pages

Foreign and Domestic Affairs (1275–1290)

chapter V|16 pages

Internal Complications (1279–1306)

chapter IX|17 pages

The Quarrel with France (1328–1343)

chapter XI|21 pages

Poictiers and Brétigny (1350–1360)

chapter XII|16 pages

The War After Brétigny (1360–1377)

chapter XIII|19 pages

Political and Religious Problems (1333–1377)

chapter XVI|22 pages

The Despotism of Richard II (1389–1399)

chapter XIX|30 pages

Henry V. and the French War (1413–1421)

chapter XX|12 pages

The Failure of Henry V (1417–1422)

chapter XXI|28 pages

Government by Council (1422–1435)

chapter XXIV|21 pages

Edward IV. King and Exile (1459–1470)

chapter XXV|30 pages

The Close of the Middle Ages (1470–1485)