Richard II and the Vocabulary of Kingship

Author / Editor
Saul, Nigel.

Title
Richard II and the Vocabulary of Kingship

Published
EHR 110 (1995): 854-77.

Description
In 1397, Richard II's rule became more tyrannical, a fact reflected, some chroniclers report, in more elaborate forms of address that were more appropriate for God than for a king.
Saul examines common petitions and letters for evidence of this change and analyzes the reason for it.
Some of the new forms were influenced by Continental usage.

Chaucer Subjects
Background and General Criticism.