Henry II (Penguin Monarchs)
A Prince Among Princes
$23.62
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
14 July 2018
Summary
The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series - short, fresh, expert accounts of England’s rulers - now in paperback.
Henry II (1154-89), through a series of astonishing dynastic coups, became the ruler of an enormous European empire. One of the most dynamic, restless and clever men ever to rule England, he was brought down both by his catastrophic relationship with his archbishop Thomas Becket and his debilitating arguments with his sons, most importantly the future Richard I and King John. …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141988658 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0141988657 |
| 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 |
| Series: | Penguin Monarchs |
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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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