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'We have assumed and taken upon our person the entire rule and governance of our realm.' Discuss the significance of Richard II's minority.
Estimate the effects of Richard II's personal character upon the events of the reign.
Was Richard II's view of his position as king revolutionary ?
'The reign of Richard II began in crisis, continued in conflict and ended in utter failure.' (Wilkinson) Discuss.
'He was determined to be a great king who would not yield a jot of his hereditary regality or prerogative.' Is this a fair judgment on Richard II ?
To what extent is it possible to say that Richard II's conduct in the later years of his reign justified his deposition ?
To what extent were Richard II's difficulties caused by the development of Bastard Feudalism ?
'It was not his unpopularity, but a perfidious combination of five noblemen which destroyed Richard II.' Do you agree ?
What constitutional issues were raised by the revolution of 1399 ?
Assess the political and constitutional significance of the Good Parliament.
'Law was wholly on the king's side; his opponents appealed to custom and to precedent.' Comment on this view of politics under Richard II.
How did Richard II's enemies justify his deposition ?
Was there a revolution in 1399 ?
Compare the deposition of Richard II with that of Edward II from the standpoint of constitutional theory.
'The composition of the king's council was the only real constitutional question in the later fourteenth century.' Discuss.
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JSI/21/08/97
School of History and Welsh History - University of Wales Bangor