A poem that begins "whii werre and wrake in londe and manslauht is i-come," titled for this ruler's "Evil Times," is a social commentary on the ineffectiveness of his rule and the widespread famine (*) that struck Europe during his reign.
In the early days of this king's reign, his praises were sung in a series of five prophetic poems by a self-proclaimed marshal of Stratford-at-Bow named Adam Davy. In the poem "The Sayings of the Four Philosophers," this king's rule is criticized by "four wise men" who lament that he broke regulations imposed by the Lords Ordainers. A poem that begins "whii werre and wrake in londe and manslauht is i-come," titled for this ruler's "Evil Times," is a social commentary on the ineffectiveness of his rule and the widespread famine (*) that struck Europe during his reign. He himself was credited with writing a "Lament" after his removal from the throne at Kenilworth Castle and subsequent imprisonment at Berkeley Castle at the behest of his wife, Isabella of France. For 10 points, name this English king whose unpopularity stemmed from his relationship with Piers Gaveston and the disastrous defeat at Bannockburn.
In the early days of this king's reign, his praises were sung in a series of five prophetic poems by a self-proclaimed marshal of Stratford-at-Bow named Adam Davy.
Edward II [prompt on "Edward"]