This biography of Edward II does not present him as a heroic or successful king - his deposition after a turbulent reign of nearly 20 years is proof that it went terribly wrong. It does strike a balance, however, taking into account the problems he faced in England, Scotland and Ireland, as well as his relations with France.
Chapter 1: The Reputation of a King
Chapter 2: The Nature of a King
Chapter 3: Preparation for the Crown, 1297–1307
Chapter 4: Conflict and Reform, 1307–1312
Chapter 5: From Blacklow Hill to Bannockburn: June 1312 to June 1314
Chapter 6: War, Politics, Money and Weather: June 1314 to August 1316
Chapter 7: Peace by Ordeal, August 1316 to August 1318
Chapter 8: From Settlement to Civil War, 1318–1322
Chapter 9: Edward Victorious, 1322–1324
Chapter 10: Edward Vanquished, 1324–1326
Chapter 11: Deposition and Death