Nemesis
medieval england's greatest enemy
$46.47
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
5 January 2026
Summary
Nemesis: Philip Augustus and the Fall of the Plantagenets
The extraordinary tale of Philip Augustus, one of medieval Europe’s greatest monarchs, and the part he played in the downfall of four Plantagenet kings of England.
Philip II ruled France with an iron fist for over 40 years, expanding its borders and increasing its power. For his entire reign his counterpart on the English throne was a member of the Plantagenet dynasty, and Philip took on them all: Hen…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781472867445 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1472867440 |
| Author: | Dr Catherine Hanley, Tina Ross |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Osprey Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 5 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 400g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 153mm |
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Critics Review
This book is long overdue, and is a compelling portrait of Philip Augustus. Dr Catherine Hanley writes with great subtlety, clarity and precision, capturing the essence of Philip’s kingship in an engaging, dynamic and well-paced narrative. A must-read. * Caroline Burt, co-author of ‘Arise: Six Kings and the Making of the English State’ *
About The Author
Dr Catherine Hanley
Catherine Hanley has a PhD in Medieval Studies. She has written five books of popular history including Matilda: Empress, Queen, Warrior (2019) which was named by both the Financial Times and BBC History Magazine as one of their ‘Best Books of 2019’. She has recently written 1217: The Battles that Saved England which was a Sunday Times book of the week.
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