Contents

Preface

Note on the Text

Genealogical Table

EDWARD I

Prologue: A European King

1. Lion or Leopard? Apprenticeship in Civil War

2. King and Reformer: Edward’s Government

3. Britain and France: Overlordship and War

4. Edward’s Kingship: Patronage, Punishment and Political Theatre

Conclusion: A Great King?

Illustrations

Appendix: Surviving Buildings Associated with Edward I

Further Reading

Notes

Picture Credits

Acknowledgements

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