Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (10 of 12) Edward the Second, the Sonne of Edward the First

"Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (10 of 12)" is an account from the late 19th century that tells the story of King Edward II's time as ruler. We learn about when he became king in 1307 after his father's death and how he liked to give special treatment to his friend Piers de Gaveston. The nobles didn't like this, and the king's kindness towards things that weren't serious made political problems. This text is about a back-and-forth battle between the king and the strong lords, showing us meetings and fights. Gradually, Edward loses power as he deals with growing problems in his own country and in other lands.