The military and administrative leadership of the Black Prince.

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2008-08

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Tidwell, Ashley K.

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Abstract

Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales and Aquitaine (1330-1376), has been analyzed on many different levels for his military genius in battle during the Hundred Years War. Known as the Black Prince, Edward had an effective ruthlessness in battle that has made his military career and his chivalrous nature a subject of interest to historians. However, Edward was more than a military leader; he was a ruler. Becoming Prince of Aquitaine in 1362 after the Peace of Brétigny, Edward had to face a new role many have overlooked in his rather short lifetime: governor and leader of a foreign people. This role tends to be overlooked among the historical community, due in large part to the lack of primary documents. Regardless, this role was an important aspect of the prince’s life for it proved that the Black Prince had both successes and failures throughout his lifetime.

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Includes bibliographic refrences (p. 123-126)

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Edward, Prince of Wales, 1330-1376., Princes --- Great Britain - Biography., Hundred Year's War, 1339-1453., Great Britain -- History -- Edward III, 1307-1377., Aquitaine (France) -- Politics and government -- 14th century., Aquitaine (France) -- Kings and rulers.

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