Edward III (1875)

Edward III is a historical biography written by William Parsons Warburton and first published in 1875. The book details the life of King Edward III, who ruled England from 1327 to 1377. Warburton explores Edward's early years, his ascension to the throne at the age of 14, his military campaigns, and his impact on English society and politics.The book also delves into Edward's personal life, including his marriage to Philippa of Hainault and his relationship with his mistress, Alice Perrers. Warburton examines the political and social context of Edward's reign, including the Hundred Years' War with France, the Black Death, and the Peasants' Revolt.Throughout the book, Warburton provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Edward III, highlighting his strengths as a leader and his impact on English history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in medieval history, the monarchy, or the political and social history of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.