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Makers of History
Richard II
( King Of England )By Jacob By Harper & Brothers
New York and London
1886
The title-page is undated; the last copyright date stated is 1886.Hardcover.
Red cloth binding.
5" x 6.75"
347 pages.Biography of King Richard II (1367-1400 A.D.)--------Richard II was King of England from A.D. 1377 until deposed in 1399 by Henry Bolingbroke. He was born in Bordeaux to Edward the Black Prince and Joan of Kent, and inherited the throne at age 10. His early rule was dominated by regency councils and his uncle, John of Gaunt. Richard was cultured and handsome, but was also considered haughty, moody, and deeply obsessed with the divine right of kings. He was known for establishing the royal portrait tradition and rebuilding parts of Westminster Hall.
At the age of 14, he famously confronted rebels in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 in London, demonstrating bravery.
Richard was was frequently challenged by the "Lords Appellant," leading to the "Merciless Parliament" in 1388. After regaining power, he turned on his rivals.
Richard seized the inheritance of Henry Bolingbroke prompting him to invade - which resulted in Richard’s deposition. He died in captivity at Pontefract Castle, probably by starvation.Richard's fall marked the end of the Plantagenet line and the rise of the House of include: Richard's Predecessors , Quarrels , The Black Prince , Battle of Poitiers , Childhood , Accession to the Throne , Coronation , Chivalry , Wat Tyler 's Insurrection , Good Queen Anne , Incident's of Richard's Reign , The Little Queen , Richard Deposed , Richard's Death32 Illustrations :1. Richard II - Parley with the Insurgents2. Ruins of an Ancient Castle 3. Map - situation of Normandy 4. King John 5. Caernarvon Castle 6. Portrait of Edward II 7. Warwick Castle 8. Kenilworth Castle 9. A Monk of those days10. Berkeley Castle 11. Caves in the hill-side at Nottingham Castle12. Mortimer's hole 13. Map - Campaign of Crecy 14. View of Rouen 15. Genoese Archer 16. Old English Ships17. Map - Campaign of Poitiers18. Storming of the Castle of Romorantin19. Richard receiving the visit of his Uncle John 20. Portrait of Richard's Grandfather , Edward III 21. Edward, the Black Prince 22. The Bull 23. Storming of a Town24. Knights charging upon each other25. View of the Tower of London26. The Savoy27. Ruins of the Savoy28. Costumes of the era, copied from Ancient Manuscripts29. Fashionable Head-dresses30. The Seal of King Richard II31. Henry of Bolingbroke - King Henry IV32. Pontefract Castle------Very Good Condition
Just slight wear to the binding.
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The hinges are tight.
No writing.
No markings.
The pages are clean and in very good condition.Carefully packed for shipment to the buyer.
