Alliterative Poem on the Deposition of King Richard II (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781022086890)

This poem, composed in Middle English in the late 14th century, is a vivid and powerful account of one of the key events in English history. Using the literary technique of alliteration, the anonymous poet tells the story of King Richard II's deposition by Henry Bolingbroke and the subsequent political upheavals that followed. This edition includes extensive annotations and a glossary to help modern readers understand the language and historical context of the poem.

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