Henry II (Penguin Monarchs)
a prince among princes
$23.63
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
14 July 2018
Summary
Henry II: An Empire Forged and Fractured
The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series presents a concise and insightful exploration of England’s rulers, now in paperback.
Henry II (1154-89), through shrewd dynastic maneuvers, commanded a vast European empire. A dynamic, restless, and brilliant figure, his reign was marred by the tragic conflict with Archbishop Thomas Becket and bitter disputes with his sons, including the future Richard I and King John.
While his empire ult…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141988658 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0141988657 |
| Series: | Penguin Monarchs |
| Author: | Richard Barber |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 14 July 2018 |
| Weight: | 89g |
| Dimensions: | 181mm x 111mm x 8mm |
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About The Author
Richard Barber
Richard Barber has written for Penguin The Penguin Guide to Medieval Europe, The Holy Grail and Edward III and the Triumph of England. He is a major figure in medieval studies, both as a writer and as a publisher.
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