How did the three Edwards pay for their wars?
During the period of 1272-1377, England saw a number of wars which
took place both internally, as well as in the outlying areas of
Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and France. The Monarchs who presided over
these wars were Edward I (1272-1307), Edward II (1307-1327), and
Edward III (1327-1377). In addition to their differing styles of
leadership, all three dealt with a host of cultural and economic
factors in addressing these conflicts. But maybe the most important
factor in administrating a successful military campaign had to do with
the manner in which they were financed.
I'm looking for an academically researched, in-depth accounting of the
economic circumstances surrounding the financing of the English wars
during the reign of the three Edwards. It will be important to
consider the different leadership styles, the different revenue
streams available to each King, How they differed in paying for their
wars, and how they were simailar.
I hope that this feedback can serve as a companion to my current
research on the subject, so it must be well documented, perferably by
sources that would meet basic academic standards (my last answer
included links to ABCnews.com, wickipedia.com, and other such sites
which are less academically admissable)
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to pay in too much without knowing what I'm paying for. We'll just
have to go on the honor system. If the answer is what I'm looking for,
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