James Ross's biography of Robert de Vere reassesses the life and legacy of the Earl of Oxford. It explores his close ties with King Richard II while offering a nuanced portrayal that challenges traditional views of de Vere as merely a courtly sycophant. By analyzing available historical evidence, Ross addresses and corrects misconceptions propagated by medieval chroniclers, presenting de Vere as a legitimate player in the nobility of England and Ireland in the late 14th century. The work appeals to historians interested in Richard II and the political dynamics of the period.
"This study is designed to be a reappraisal of Robert de Vere. A close study of what evidence survives enables some accusations made by contemporary chroniclers to be proven inaccurate or false."
"Ross has provided us with an array of new evidence detailing both the mundanity of estate administration and political activities on the national stage, offering a more subtle portrait of de Vere."
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