Publication date UK format 14/8/22 book 224 pages
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Synopsis
The Plantagenets is an accessible book that tells the whole narrative of the dynasty, from the coronation of Henry, Count of Anjou, in 1154 to the fall of Yorkist Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. For almost 350 years the Plantagenet family held the English throne—longer than any other dynasty in English history—and yet its origins were in Anjou in France. In charting the fortunes of the family, the book explores not only military victories and defeats across Europe, on crusade and in the British Isles, but how England and its neighbors changed during that time: how the power of Parliament increased, how laws were reformed, how royal authority struggled with that of the Roman Catholic Church, how the Black Death affected England, and how universities were founded and cathedrals built. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and artworks, The Plantagenets is an expertly written account of a people who have long captured the popular imagination.
My Review
This is a brilliant book. I love learning about history and what is a more interesting time than fighting British Kings falling out with different countries and plenty of controversy. This book contains everything you need to know about the plantagenet era and the problems they cause England. The information was delivered so well making it easy to follow and take in. Its so very interesting and I learnt so much from reading it. I loved all the historic pictures that accompanied the text. The most interesting and rememberal section was the one looking at the Knight fights where the rule were not to hurt or kill anyone. Well they didn't always listen and often the innocent watchers were often trampled. And the countryside was often left a mess. The layout worked really well with the brilliant mix of text to pictures as it went through the different Kings and notable figures, events seamlessly. I definitely recommend this book to all history fans.
So much praise goes out to the author and publishers for creating this brilliant and interesting book.
Where you can buy this book
Amazon US PB $29.99
Waterstones PB £19.99
B&N HC $3.00 OLDER EDITION IN THE SALE
Amazon UK PB £19.60
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