""The Political Songs of England from the Reign of John to that of Edward II"" is a comprehensive collection of political songs from medieval England, compiled and edited by Thomas Wright. The book covers the period from the late 12th century to the early 14th century, a time of great political upheaval and social change in England. The songs included in the collection were written by a variety of authors, ranging from anonymous balladeers to well-known poets like Walter Map and Adam de la Halle. They cover a wide range of ...
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""The Political Songs of England from the Reign of John to that of Edward II"" is a comprehensive collection of political songs from medieval England, compiled and edited by Thomas Wright. The book covers the period from the late 12th century to the early 14th century, a time of great political upheaval and social change in England. The songs included in the collection were written by a variety of authors, ranging from anonymous balladeers to well-known poets like Walter Map and Adam de la Halle. They cover a wide range of political topics, including the struggles between the monarchy and the barons, the wars with Scotland and France, and the rise of popular movements like the Lollards. The book provides valuable insights into the political and social history of medieval England, as well as the development of English poetry and song. It is an essential resource for scholars of medieval history, literature, and music, as well as anyone interested in the cultural and political history of England.1839. This book contains a collection of political verses, venality satires and songs of social protest from medieval England. The collection provides a fascinating insight into medieval responses to contemporary events.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.
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