Edward II
Subtitle The Unconventional King
By Kathryn Warner
Published by
Amberley Publishing
ISBN 978-1-4456-4120-1
Category Non-Fiction
Summer 2015
Synopsis
The dramatic life and mysterious death of the reviled Edward II, focusing on the vivid personality of the erratic and contradictory king, his unorthodox lifestyle and his passionate relationships with his male favourites, including Piers Gaveston.
Author's Biography
Kathryn Warner holds two degrees in medieval history from the University of Manchester. She has run a website about Edward II since 2005, and her work has been published in the English Historical Review. Kathryn teaches Business English as a foreign language and lives between Dusseldorf and Cumbria.
Reviews
Price £18.00
‘Warner’s book is both entertaining and informative.’ BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE.
‘This book is a great read for anyone who delights in fact over fiction, truth more than tall-tales, and accuracy rather than aspersions.’ KYRA KRAMER.
‘This highly readable biography throws fresh light on Edward’s lifestyle and genealogy.’ FAMILY TREE MAGAZINE.
‘A superb treatise on Britain’s most unpopular monarch to date.’ BOOKSMONTHLY.
‘Kathryn Warner brings fresh air to the study of this reign. She re-examines the issues, and criticises and corrects the rest of us fearlessly and tactfully.’ IAN MORTIMER.
‘This is a beautiful, thought-provoking and compelling life of one of England's most enigmatic kings, who emerges from the shadows as a flawed but oddly likable prince.’ GARETH RUSSELL.
Reader Comments
Excellent, well-researched book that dispels many silly myths.
Well written, fair and factually accurate.
Kathryn has set the record straight about Edward II and not before time.
Excellent book and definitely worth recognition
Great book. Well researched
Well written, well researched, a labour of love for Ms Warner.
Very well researched book, Brilliantly written too. Kathryn Warner knows well what she is talking about. Top historian
A flawless biography that unearths the real man from centuries of myths and misconceptions. Fantastically detailed history that is always entertaining and enlightening. Essential reading for anyone who loves history and a jaw-dropping story.
Clear writing and interesting subject matter.
A long overdue reappraisal of this much maligned king's life written from a fascinating and fresh viewpoint.
Vivid and thoughtful
This excellent and superbly researched book will hopefully eradicate all the secondhand 'facts' about this fascinating king which have beleaguered accounts of his personality and reign for so many years.
An interesting study of Edward 11
Excellent! Hard subject history has been very unkind
Excellent book. Learned a lot. Would recommend this book.
A superb biography of Edward II. Kathryn Warner's research is outstanding. Her research on the possible survival of Edward II is gripping!
This book was absolutely wonderful and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it
It is about time that an honest look was taken at Edward II. Kathryn Warner does an exemplary job.
A brilliant, well researched book written by a historian who really knows her subject.
An excellent author and a most excellent book.
A brilliantly researched and written book by an author completely devoted to her subject
Kathryn Warner's research is second to none. She shatters the myths surrounding this much maligned, flawed and complex king. Brilliant read and very thought provoking.
Kathryn Warner's book is a critical treatise of the reign of Edward II as well as the man himself. While it is fact-filled and highly informed, it is also enthusiastic and entertaining. Highly recommend.
Excellent, thorough analysis of Edward II taking a fresh view from the traditional conclusions.