New book on Edward

Edward I is one of the most controversial figures in English history. His escape from Simon de Montfort and an assassin’s blade are among the legendary exploits that have endeared him to millions, much as his conquest of Wales, subjugation of Scotland, and expulsion of the Jews have not. Whether hero or villain, “masterful” is often used to describe him.

But as heir to the throne, Lord Edward, as he was known then, caused his parents Henry III and Eleanor of Provence endless grief in his desire to be his own man. This led him to the orbit of royal troublemakers who sought to straightjacket the monarchy. Even after deserting them, Edward continued to flounder until, on the battlefield, he nearly cost his family the throne.

As the captive of a revolutionary regime, Edward seeks to redeem himself through these Confessions, and in doing so, he becomes the masterful Longshanks of legend, whose crusade and fight against the disinherited barons are among the exciting events recounted here in the Chronicle.

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