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Edward II of England
His father conquered Scotland and he lost it — at Bannockburn, against a force half the size of his own, in one of the most complete military reversals of the medieval era.
1284–1327
Life Journey
A fragile crown under pressure and rebellion
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1284
Royal upbringing
Edward was born as the son of Edward I, growing up in a court shaped by strong authority and expectations of firm leadership.
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Feudalism and Medieval Society
From the estates of Charlemagne's empire to the flowering of Gothic cathedrals, this story explores how feudal hierarchies, manorial agriculture, and Church authority shaped the lives of kings, knights, and peasants alike.
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