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What is the place of Edward II in English History ?
"By his cruelty and lack of character he has shown himself incorrigible and without hope of amendment; which things are so notorious that they cannot be denied."(Articles of Accusation against Edward II).Is it possible to offer any defence for the reign of Edward II ?
Can the policy of the Lords Ordainers be fairly described as a 'halting step in the right direction.'
'Dedicated to the supremacy of the Common Law.' Is this an accurate description of the Ordinances of 1311 ?
'He deliberately defied his fathers counsels and disregarded his example.' How does this judgment explain Edward II's troubles ?
To what extent was the tragedy of Edward II bequeathed to him by his father ?
'Edward II paid the price for his father's power and glory.' Discuss.
'If our king Edward (II) had borne himself well at the outset of his reign and not accepted the counsel of wicked men, not one of his predecessors would have been more notable than he.'(Vita Edwardi Secundi)Discuss.
'A king devoid of political energy: an opposition devoid of political intelligence; a court of brilliant self seekers endowed with both.' Do you agree with this summary of English politics during the reign of Edward II ?
Indicate the main features of the central administrative system at the end of the reign of Edward II.
Assess the importance of Edward II to the development of the English constitution.
What is the significance of the struggle for the control of the King's Household during the reign of Edward II ?
Discuss the significance of the Royal Household in Medieval English constitutional history.
Why was it necessary to depose Edward II?
"Edward II's murder was the combined result of the follies of his own youth and those of his father's old age." Discuss.
Compare the significance of the revolutions of 1327 and 1399.
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JSI/21/08/97
School of History and Welsh History - University of Wales Bangor