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Where Can I Find King Richard Ii Primary Sources Online?
2025-08-29 00:52:17
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Quentin
2025-08-30 11:05:18
When I'm in full nerd mode I map sources by type: administrative records, parliamentary records, and chronicles. Administrative material like patent, close, and fine rolls shows what the king actually did; I usually pull these from British History Online or the National Archives. The 'Parliament Rolls of Medieval England' is a must for disputes and statutes that shaped Richard II's policies.
Chronicles give color — 'The Chronicles of Froissart' is vivid and available on Project Gutenberg and Internet Archive; Thomas Walsingham's 'Historia Anglicana' and the 'Westminster Chronicle' give different contemporary angles and are often found in scanned nineteenth- and twentieth-century editions. For printed primary documents from the period, 'Early English Books Online' (EEBO) and Google Books can be gold, though EEBO needs access via libraries. If I'm unsure about a manuscript reading, I check the British Library's Digitised Manuscripts catalogue for images of specific manuscripts.
One practical trick: search by roll name plus date (e.g., "Patent Rolls 1387") and combine a chronicle name with terms like "translation" or "edition" to find usable online texts. When I write up notes, I cite the edition I used and, if possible, link to the image or scanned volume so readers can check the original context.
Chronicles give color — 'The Chronicles of Froissart' is vivid and available on Project Gutenberg and Internet Archive; Thomas Walsingham's 'Historia Anglicana' and the 'Westminster Chronicle' give different contemporary angles and are often found in scanned nineteenth- and twentieth-century editions. For printed primary documents from the period, 'Early English Books Online' (EEBO) and Google Books can be gold, though EEBO needs access via libraries. If I'm unsure about a manuscript reading, I check the British Library's Digitised Manuscripts catalogue for images of specific manuscripts.
One practical trick: search by roll name plus date (e.g., "Patent Rolls 1387") and combine a chronicle name with terms like "translation" or "edition" to find usable online texts. When I write up notes, I cite the edition I used and, if possible, link to the image or scanned volume so readers can check the original context.
Bria
2025-08-31 03:40:54
If I had to give a quick hit list for primary sources on Richard II, I'd pick: PROME ('Parliament Rolls of Medieval England'), British History Online (patent/close/fine rolls), National Archives Discovery (original documents and scans), Internet Archive and Google Books (scanned editions and translations), Project Gutenberg (older translations like 'The Chronicles of Froissart'), and the British Library's Digitised Manuscripts for manuscript images.
Expect some paywalls for scholarly critical editions, so use university or public library access, or request scans via interlibrary loan. I usually bookmark a few scanned volumes on Internet Archive and cross-reference chronicle passages with roll entries — it keeps the story grounded in paperwork rather than just narrative flair. Try searching by roll name plus year, and you’ll often hit the documents you need.
Expect some paywalls for scholarly critical editions, so use university or public library access, or request scans via interlibrary loan. I usually bookmark a few scanned volumes on Internet Archive and cross-reference chronicle passages with roll entries — it keeps the story grounded in paperwork rather than just narrative flair. Try searching by roll name plus year, and you’ll often hit the documents you need.
Thomas
2025-08-31 19:56:41
I've been down the rabbit hole of medieval documents many times, and for King Richard II you're lucky because a surprising amount is digitized if you know where to look.
Start with the big public collections: 'Parliament Rolls of Medieval England' (often shortened to PROME) is searchable online and is indispensable for parliamentary proceedings during Richard's reign. British History Online hosts many of the calendars and edited rolls you'll want, like the patent, close, and fine rolls. The National Archives (UK) has digitized images and calendars for many royal records too — use their Discovery catalogue to track originals and digital scans.
For narrative sources, I always go to 'The Chronicles of Froissart' (an accessible English translation is on Project Gutenberg and other archives) and to chronicles like 'Historia Anglicana' by Thomas Walsingham and 'The Westminster Chronicle' for the later 14th century; those are often available through Google Books, Internet Archive, or university repositories. If you hit paywalls, try your local university or public library portal for EEBO/ProQuest access, or use Internet Archive scans. Lastly, don't forget to cross-check editions: modern critical editions (even if behind paywalls) will give you reliable citations, which I find lifesaving when writing notes or blog posts.
Start with the big public collections: 'Parliament Rolls of Medieval England' (often shortened to PROME) is searchable online and is indispensable for parliamentary proceedings during Richard's reign. British History Online hosts many of the calendars and edited rolls you'll want, like the patent, close, and fine rolls. The National Archives (UK) has digitized images and calendars for many royal records too — use their Discovery catalogue to track originals and digital scans.
For narrative sources, I always go to 'The Chronicles of Froissart' (an accessible English translation is on Project Gutenberg and other archives) and to chronicles like 'Historia Anglicana' by Thomas Walsingham and 'The Westminster Chronicle' for the later 14th century; those are often available through Google Books, Internet Archive, or university repositories. If you hit paywalls, try your local university or public library portal for EEBO/ProQuest access, or use Internet Archive scans. Lastly, don't forget to cross-check editions: modern critical editions (even if behind paywalls) will give you reliable citations, which I find lifesaving when writing notes or blog posts.
Peter
2025-09-02 08:15:59
I tend to think in terms of practical steps, so here's how I find primary material about Richard II when I'm researching.
First, search the 'Parliament Rolls of Medieval England' because PROME records the parliamentary business that so often drives late 14th-century politics. Second, check British History Online for calendars of patent and close rolls — those give official royal actions and grants. Third, use the National Archives' Discovery search to locate original documents and, where available, digitized images.
For narrative context and eyewitness detail I read 'The Chronicles of Froissart' and the 'Westminster Chronicle' (both available in online archives or scans). If I need printed editions, I look for modern critical editions in my university library or via interlibrary loan. Project Gutenberg and Internet Archive are surprisingly good for older translations, while EEBO and other subscription databases hold printed sources from the early modern period. If you’re not affiliated with a university, public libraries often provide access to these databases; contacting the National Archives for copies is another route I’ve used.
First, search the 'Parliament Rolls of Medieval England' because PROME records the parliamentary business that so often drives late 14th-century politics. Second, check British History Online for calendars of patent and close rolls — those give official royal actions and grants. Third, use the National Archives' Discovery search to locate original documents and, where available, digitized images.
For narrative context and eyewitness detail I read 'The Chronicles of Froissart' and the 'Westminster Chronicle' (both available in online archives or scans). If I need printed editions, I look for modern critical editions in my university library or via interlibrary loan. Project Gutenberg and Internet Archive are surprisingly good for older translations, while EEBO and other subscription databases hold printed sources from the early modern period. If you’re not affiliated with a university, public libraries often provide access to these databases; contacting the National Archives for copies is another route I’ve used.
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