| Britannia: Monarchs of Britain (1059 words) |
 | Edward held to the concept of community, and although at times unscrupulously aggressive, ruled with the general welfare of his subjects in mind. |
| Edward found limited success in extending English influence into Ireland: he introduced a Parliament in Dublin and increased commerce in a few coastal towns, but most of the country was controlled by independent barons or Celtic tribal chieftains. |
| Edward's character found accurate evaluation by Sir Richard Baker, in A Chronicle of the Kings of England: He had in him the two wisdoms, not often found in any, single; both together, seldom or never: an ability of judgement in himself, and a readiness to hear the judgement of others. |
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