Henry II (Penguin Monarchs) : A Prince Among Princes
Author Richard Barber
Format Hardback | 128 pages
Dimensions 124 x 186 x 18mm | 180g
Publication date 01 Feb 2016
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN10 0141977086
ISBN13 9780141977089
內容簡介
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. His empire may have ultimately collapsed, but in Richard Barber's vivid and sympathetic account the reader can see why Henry II left such a compelling impression on his contemporaries.
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