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Title: The Life and Reign of Edward I.

Note: Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Life and Reign of Edward I." by Robert Benton Seeley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the life and governance of Edward I of England, tracing his personal and political development against the backdrop of significant events during his reign. The author aims to present a comprehensive picture of Edward's character, emphasizing his contributions to English law and society. The opening of the text provides insight into Edward's early life, beginning with his birth in 1239 and the joys surrounding it in England's capital. It highlights the historical context of his time, particularly the transition from Norman rule to a sense of English identity. The narrative illustrates the affectionate relationship Edward had with his father, Henry III, while also hinting at the challenges he would face as a ruler. The opening sets the stage for exploring Edward's maturation into a principled monarch who sought to improve the state of England through effective governance, ultimately laying the groundwork for future discussions on his reign's impact on legal and social frameworks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Seeley, Robert Benton, 1798-1886

EBook No.: 50866

Published: Jan 7, 2016

Downloads: 61

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Edward I, 1272-1307

Subject: Edward I, King of England, 1239-1307

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Life and Reign of Edward I.

Note: Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Life and Reign of Edward I." by Robert Benton Seeley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the life and governance of Edward I of England, tracing his personal and political development against the backdrop of significant events during his reign. The author aims to present a comprehensive picture of Edward's character, emphasizing his contributions to English law and society. The opening of the text provides insight into Edward's early life, beginning with his birth in 1239 and the joys surrounding it in England's capital. It highlights the historical context of his time, particularly the transition from Norman rule to a sense of English identity. The narrative illustrates the affectionate relationship Edward had with his father, Henry III, while also hinting at the challenges he would face as a ruler. The opening sets the stage for exploring Edward's maturation into a principled monarch who sought to improve the state of England through effective governance, ultimately laying the groundwork for future discussions on his reign's impact on legal and social frameworks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Seeley, Robert Benton, 1798-1886

EBook No.: 50866

Published: Jan 7, 2016

Downloads: 61

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Edward I, 1272-1307

Subject: Edward I, King of England, 1239-1307

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.