Henry II A Prince Among Princes - Penguin Monarchs. The Houses of Normandy, Blois and Anjou

The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series: short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperbackHenry 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.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.

ISBN:	9780141988658
Publisher:	Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:	Penguin Books
Published date:	28 Jun 2018
DEWEY:	942.031092
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	115 , 8 unnumbered of plates
Weight:	90g
Height:	174mm
Width:	104mm
Spine width:	9mm

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