He is one of the most reviled English kings in history. He drove his kingdom to the brink of civil war a dozen times in less than twenty years. He allowed his male lovers to rule the kingdom. He led a great army to the most ignominious military defeat in English history. His wife took a lover and invaded his kingdom, and he ended his reign wandering around Wales with a handful of followers, pursued by an army. He was the first king of England forced to abdicate his throne. Popular legend has it that he died screaming impaled on a red-hot poker, but in fact the time and place of his death are...
He is one of the most reviled English kings in history. He drove his kingdom to the brink of civil war a dozen times in less than twenty years. He all...
New B-format paperback edition - The fascinating story of the exceptional woman who wrested power from Edward II and changed the course of English history.
New B-format paperback edition - The fascinating story of the exceptional woman who wrested power from Edward II and changed the course of English his...
A unique addition to the increasingly popular trend of looking at the ordinary lives of people. Provides an important perspective from the ground up' on the subjects of travel, trade, commerce, religion, culture and politics that is lacking in popular medieval histories.
A unique addition to the increasingly popular trend of looking at the ordinary lives of people. Provides an important perspective from the ground up'...
