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The reign of Edward III saw a rise in the common folk’s ability to be heard in [[Parliament]], commerce and society. And importantly, this voice was in English.
The reign of Edward III saw a rise in the common folk’s ability to be heard in [[Parliament]], commerce and society. And importantly, this voice was in English.
The House of Commons became an integral part of Parliament. Geoffrey Chaucer secured patronage. The great alliterative verse, Langland’s “Piers Plowman” was commenced. The need for Edward to constantly negotiate for the money required for his French campaigns made him the master of compromise, and kept the kingdom free from internal strife – almost unique amongst the [[Plantagenet]] reigns. The desires of the [[barons]] were satisfied by grants, and ongoing chances of glory in France.
The House of Commons became an integral part of Parliament. Geoffrey Chaucer secured patronage. The great alliterative verse, Langland’s “Piers Plowman” was commenced. The need for Edward to constantly negotiate for the money required for his French campaigns made him the master of compromise, and kept the kingdom free from internal strife – almost unique amongst the [[Plantagenet]] reigns. The desires of the [[barons]] were satisfied by grants, and ongoing chances of glory in France.
Edward's reign was particularly important as it saw the coherent and consistent codification of English law. Common law was slowly and systematically replaced by statute, negotiated with [[Parliament]] and the lay courts started to gnaw away at the powers of courts eccliastic. In effect, this was the beginning of the modern British legislative and legal system.
His reign is seen as a high point in the concept of [[chivalry]]. The [[Order of the Garter]], still the highest English imperial honour, was inaugurated by Edward in 1348. The first Dukedom was created. ([[Cornwall]].)
His reign is seen as a high point in the concept of [[chivalry]]. The [[Order of the Garter]], still the highest English imperial honour, was inaugurated by Edward in 1348. The first Dukedom was created. ([[Cornwall]].)