Cassell's History of England, Vol. 1 (of 8) From the Roman Invasion to the Wars of the Roses
CHAPTER XXVII.
THE REIGN OF EDWARD I.
Accession of Edward--His Adventures while on Crusade--Death of St. Louis--Arrival of Edward at Acre--Fall of Nazareth--Events at Acre--Departure from Palestine--Edward in Italy--The "Little Battle of Châlons"--Dealings with the Flemings--Edward lands at Dover--Persecution of the Jews--Edward's Designs on Wales--Character of the Welsh--Rupture with Llewelyn--Submission of the Welsh--Conduct of David--Second Welsh Rising--Death of Llewelyn--Execution of David--Annexation of Wales--Edward on the Continent--Sketch of Scottish History--Attack of the Norwegians--Deaths in the Royal Family--Death of Alexander--Candidature of Robert Bruce--Death of the Maid of Norway--Candidates for the Throne--Meeting at Norham--Edward's Supremacy Acknowledged--He Decides in Favour of Balliol 319