1217

Clear, colourful account…crackles with military drama, and features many memorable historical characters…a thrilling episode from England’s medieval history. * Dan Jones, The Sunday Times *
Meticulous research and a perfectly crafted, well-paced narrative will transport you to one of the most important moments in the story of England. * Matt Lewis, host of the 'Gone Medieval' podcast *
Complex and exciting. * Military History Matters *
A treasure of a book, highly recommended. * Michael Livingston, author of 'Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King' *
A fascinating history of the tumultuous events during the final months of John’s reign and the re-birth of England under his son Henry. * Professor Kelly DeVries *
Catherine Hanley takes readers on a journey to the tumultuous era of the Baron's War, recounting this real life Game of Thrones with genuine narrative flair. A must read for history buffs, and any fans of an epic yarn. * Richard Cullen, bestselling author of the 'Wolf of Kings' series *
An insightful look at a key but underrecognized moment in English history. History buffs will love it. * Library Journal *
Easy to read, scholarly and informative, nicely illustrated, and supported by helpful plans, genealogies, a chronology and list of Dramatis Personae. The result will delight both general reader and period specialist alike...I heartily commend the book. * Battlefield *

Catherine Hanley has a PhD in Medieval Studies. She has written five books of popular history including Matilda: Empress, Queen, Warrior (2019) and Two Houses, Two Kingdoms: A History of France and England, 1100-1300 (2022), both for Yale University Press. Matilda was named by both the Financial Times and BBC History Magazine as one of their ‘Best Books of 2019’.