Frederick Powicke's volumes, published in 1947 and 1953, forming the standard works on Edward for several decades, and were largely positive in praising the achievements of his reign, and in particular his focus on justice and the law.
Os volumes de Frederick Powicke —publicados en 1947 e 1953— influíron nas obras sobre Eduardo durante varias décadas e foron, en gran medida, positivas ao eloxiar os logros do seu reinado, en particular o seu enfoque na xustiza e na lei.