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The Greatest Knight
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Author : Thomas Asbridge
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2015-01-15
The Greatest Knight written by Thomas Asbridge and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-15 with History categories.
‘A rip-roaring new life of Marshal … [a] splendid account of a great medieval life' Dan Jones, author of Crusaders ‘A thoroughly entertaining account of England’s most colourful and courageous medieval knight’ Sunday Times Drawing upon an array of contemporary evidence, renowned historian Thomas Asbridge’s authoritative and dramatic account brings to life the often overlooked figure of William Marshal, a man who not only served at the right hand of five English monarchs but also helped negotiate the terms of Magna Carta. Charting the unparalleled rise to prominence of a man bound to a code of honour, yet driven by unquenchable ambition, this knight's tale lays bare the brutish realities of medieval warfare and the machinations of the royal court, and draws us into the heart of a formative period of our history: when the West emerged from the Dark Ages and stood on the brink of modernity. Friend of Richard the Lionheart and the infamous King John and, ultimately, regent of the realm, this is the story of one remarkable man and the forging of the English nation. ‘Skilfully done...a powerful cast of characters that fascinates still’ TLS ‘The medieval world...at last comes touchingly to life’ Spectator
Book 2
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Author : Thomas Asbridge
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-09-10
Book 2 written by Thomas Asbridge and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-10 with categories.
William Marshal was the true Lancelot of his era - a peerless warrior and paragon of chivalry -yet over the centuries, the spectacular story of his achievements passed from memory. Then, in 1861, a young French scholar stumbled upon the sole surviving copy of an unknown text, later dubbed the History of William Marshal. This richly detailed work helped to resurrect Marshal's reputation, putting flesh onto the bones of this otherwise obscure figure, but even today he remains largely forgotten. As a five-year-old boy, William was sentenced to execution and led to the gallows, yet this landless younger son survived his brush with death, and went on to train as a medieval knight. Rising through the ranks to serve at the right hand of five English monarchs, he became a celebrated tournament champion, baron, politician and, ultimately, regent of the realm. He befriended the great figures of his day, from Richard the Lionheart to the infamous King John, and helped to negotiate the terms of Magna Carta - the first 'bill of rights'. Yet at the age of seventy he was forced to fight in the frontline of one final battle, striving to save the kingdom from French invasion in 1217. In The Greatest Knight, renowned historian Thomas Asbridge draws upon an array of contemporary evidence, including the thirteenth-century biography, to present a compelling account of William Marshal's life and times, from rural England to the battlefields of France, the desert castles of the Holy Land and the verdant shores of Ireland. Charting the unparalleled rise to prominence of a man bound to a code of honour, yet driven by unquenchable ambition, this knight's tale lays bare the brutish realities of medieval warfare and the machinations of royal court, and draws us into the heart of a formative period of our history, when the West emerged from the Dark Ages and stood on the brink of modernity. It is the story of one remarkable man, the birth of the knightly class to which he belonged, and the forging of the English nation.
The Greatest Knight
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Author : Elizabeth Chadwick
language : en
Publisher: Time Warner AudioBooks
Release Date : 2006
The Greatest Knight written by Elizabeth Chadwick and has been published by Time Warner AudioBooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Audiobooks categories.
Based on fact, this is the story of William Marshal, the greatest knight of the Middle Ages, unsurpassed in the tourneys, adeptly manoeuvring through the colourful, dangerous world of Angevin politics to become one of the most powerful magnates of the realm and eventually regent of England. From minor beginnings and a narrow escape from death in childhood, William Marshal steadily rises through the ranks to become tutor in arms to the son of King Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine. A champion on the tourney field, William must face the danger and petty jealousy targeting a royal favourite. Dogged by scandal, banished from court, his services are nevertheless sought throughout Europe and when William's honour is vindicated, he returns to court and wins greater acclaim and power than before.A crusader and the only knight ever to unhorse the legendary Richard Coeur de Lion, William's courage and steadfastness are rewarded by the hand in marriage of Anglo-Irish heiress Isobel de Clare, 19 years old, the granddaughter of kings and his equal in every way.
The Greatest Knight
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Author : Elizabeth Chadwick
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
The Greatest Knight written by Elizabeth Chadwick and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Fiction categories.
Fictionalizes the life of William Marshal, who is appointed tutor to Prince Henry, heir to the throne, after he rescues the queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, but William quickly learns of the dangers that are attached to his reward.
The Greatest Knight
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Author : Elizabeth Chadwick
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2009-08-06
The Greatest Knight written by Elizabeth Chadwick and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-06 with Fiction categories.
'An author who makes history come gloriously alive' The Times 'Stunning' Barbara Erskine ***Elizabeth's new novel TEMPLAR SILKS is OUT NOW in hardback, ebook and audio, and available to pre-order in paperback.*** ************************************ Normandy, 1167 A penniless young knight with few prospects, William Marshal is plucked from obscurity when he saves the life of Henry II's formidable queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In gratitude, she appoints him tutor to the heir to the throne. However, being a royal favourite brings its share of conflict and envy as well as fame and reward. William's influence over the volatile, fickle Prince Henry and his young wife is resented by less favoured courtiers who set about engineering his downfall. In a captivating blend of fact and fiction, Elizabeth Chadwick resurrects one of England's greatest forgotten heroes, restoring him to his rightful place at the apex of the Middle Ages. Praise for Elizabeth Chadwick 'Enjoyable and sensuous' Daily Mail 'Stunning grasp of historical details... Her characters are beguiling and the story is intriguing and very enjoyable' Barbara Erskine 'Meticulous research and strong storytelling' Woman & Home 'A sumptuous ride' Daily Telegraph
William Marshal
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Author : Robin Griffith-Jones
language : en
Publisher: Pitkin
Release Date : 2019-05-02
William Marshal written by Robin Griffith-Jones and has been published by Pitkin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-02 with History categories.
William Marshal, born about 1147, was the son of a minor lord who held the hereditary title of ‘Marshal’, or head of the king’s security. He became a knight loyal to five kings, the most powerful man in the kingdom, the hero of Magna Carta and a saviour of England. At his funeral in the Temple Church, London, on 20 May 1219, he was described by the Archbishop of Canterbury as ‘the greatest knight in the world’. William’s son commissioned a biography of his father, The History of William Marshal, which brings William vividly to life and is the fullest and most dramatic such biography to reach us from the Middle Ages. The Rotunda of the Temple Church still contains eight 13th-century effigies of knights in armour. Three of the Marshals – William and two of his sons – are known to have been buried in the Church. By the late 16th century, antiquarians were trying to identify William’s effigy among them; and since 1843 one effigy in particular has been universally accepted to be William’s. This has recently been disputed by a set of drawings, dating to c. 1610, discovered in Washington, DC. These drawings show all the medieval effigies in the Temple Church – and a further, long-lost gravestone which matches the earliest descriptions of William’s tomb. This raises a fascinating question: has the real monument to William been lost? This book will uncover the details of this latest discovery and commemorate the greatest knight that ever lived.
The Scarlet Lion
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Author : Elizabeth Chadwick
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2009-08-06
The Scarlet Lion written by Elizabeth Chadwick and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-06 with Fiction categories.
William Marshal's prowess and loyalty as a knight in the English royal household has been rewarded by marriage to Isabelle de Clare, heiress to great estates in England, Normandy and Ireland. But their contentment and security is shattered when King Richard dies and is succeeded by his brother John, who takes the Marshals' sons hostage and seizes their lands. Now William must face the conflict between remaining loyal or rebelling against these injustices - and the struggle threatens to tear his marriage apart. Fiercely intelligent and courageous, Isabelle too must come to terms with what the future holds . . . The Scarlet Lion is the final novel in an unforgettable standalone trilogy about William Marshal, Earl of Pembroke, Regent of England - and one of the country's greatest forgotten heroes.
Sir Cumference And The Great Knight Of Angleland
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Author : Cindy Neuschwander
language : en
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Release Date : 2010-07-30
Sir Cumference And The Great Knight Of Angleland written by Cindy Neuschwander and has been published by Charlesbridge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-30 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
To earn his knighthood, Radius uses a circular medallion to find and rescue a missing king.
William Marshal Medieval England S Greatest Knight
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Author : Myra Weatherly
language : en
Publisher: Morgan Reynolds Publishing
Release Date : 2001
William Marshal Medieval England S Greatest Knight written by Myra Weatherly and has been published by Morgan Reynolds Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A biography of the most remarkable knight of the Middle Ages, from the Crusades to bodyguard to witnessing the signing of the Magna Carta.
Richard Beauchamp
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Author : David Brindley
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2024-05-30
Richard Beauchamp written by David Brindley and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The first modern biography of one of the richest nobles of English history, Henry Vs closest friend and a legend in his own lifetime.