Robert the Wise and his heirs 1278-1352 by St Clair Baddeley, author of 'Joanna I. Queen of Naples' ...

Published in 1897, this historical study was authored by Welbore St. Clair Baddeley, an English writer and antiquarian who dedicated significant scholarship to the medieval history of Italy. The work focuses on the Angevin dynasty, specifically Robert the Wise, King of Naples, and the political trajectory of his successors during the fourteenth century. It emerged from Baddeley's broader interest in the complexities of Neapolitan royal history, a subject he explored further in his well-known biography of Queen Joanna I.

The design and narrative approach reflect the late-Victorian academic interest in Continental medieval history. Baddeley drew heavily upon archival research and contemporary chronicles to contextualize the power struggles of the Angevin house. While the book serves as a niche scholarly resource, it is recognized for its dense documentation of the era's geopolitical shifts and the specific lineage challenges that defined the period between 1278 and 1352.