IMC 2014: Sessions
Session 1606: 14th-Century England, IV: The Politics of Influence in 14th-Century Europe
Thursday 10 July 2014, 11.15-12.45
| Sponsor: | Society for 14th-Century Studies |
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| Organiser: | James Bothwell, School of History, University of Leicester |
| Moderator/Chair: | James Bothwell, School of History, University of Leicester |
| Paper 1606-a | Affray at the Abbey: Thornton Abbey and Justice in the 14th Century (Language: English) Index terms: Law, Local History, Politics and Diplomacy, Religious Life |
| Paper 1606-b | Responding to the King: Texts, Propaganda, and Debate during the Reign of Richard II (Language: English) Index terms: Political Thought, Politics and Diplomacy |
| Paper 1606-c | Where are My Friends […]?: Favour and Favourites in Late Medieval England and Europe - Some New Thoughts (Language: English) Index terms: Political Thought, Politics and Diplomacy |
| Abstract | This panel looks at the perennial issue of the use and abuse of power. Starting at ground level, we look at Thornton Abbey and how a royal favourite, royal surveyor, parish priest, and even a pope were brought in to help arrange the monastic redemption of a regular canon accused of murder. Thereafter, we examine opinions, texts, and debates involving Richard II and his magnates and how there were many ideas, often conflicting, concerning the proper exercise of power. Finally, we look more generally at the thorny issues of influence and favouritism, and how these came into play in both English and European Courts. |