Representative legislation, first germ of, i. 216.
See [Parliament].
Revenues of the kings of France, how derived, i. 208-212.
See [Taxation].
Richard I., non-success of, against Philip Augustus, i. 26;
joins with Philip in the crusades, 40;
his prowess; terror excited by his name, ib. and note t;
his refusal relative to the right of private war, 207 note t;
his submission to the pope, ii. 197;
deposition of his chancellor, 325;
enactment of the laws of Oleron imputed to him, iii. [334];
his character as a troubadour, [439] and [note] k.
Richard II. loses ground in France, i. 64, 65;
his coronation, iii. [58];
his council during his minority, ib.;
his struggles with parliament, [62-64];
sketch of his character, [65];
his dependence on favourites, [66];
his refusal to dismiss de la Pole, duke of Suffolk, [67];
determined conduct of the commons towards him, [67], [68];
he yields to their demands, [69];
his further attempts at independent rule, [73];
his complaint against the commons, [75];
their submission, [76];
his seizure of the duke of Gloucester and other arbitrary acts, [77-79];
necessity for his deposition, [80];
progress of the constitution during his reign, [83];
extent of his malpractices relative to the raising of money, [84], [85];
his attack upon Haxey, [76], [102].
Richard (earl of Cornwall), chosen emperor of Germany, ii. 76;
absurdity of the choice, 77.
Richard (duke of York). See [York].
Richer (a mediæval historian), degree of value due to the testimony of, i. 130.
"Riding the city," meaning of the phrase, i. 429.
Rienzi (Nicola di), sudden accession to power of, i. 417;
his exile, recall, and death, 418;
Petrarch's enthusiasm towards him, ib. note.
Robert of Artois, impolitic act of forgery committed by, i. 47 note k.