The Perfect King
The Life of Edward III, Father of the English Nation
Sinopsis
From the bestselling author of The Time Travellers Guide to Medieval England, comes the story of King Edward III, who - like Elizabeth and Victoria after him - embodied the values of his age, forged a nation out of war and re-made England.
He ordered his uncle to be beheaded; he usurped his fathers throne; he started a war which lasted for more than a hundred years, and taxed his people more than any other previous king.
Nineteenth century historians saw in Edward the opportunity to decry a warmonger, and painted him as a self-seeking, rapacious, tax-gathering conqueror. Yet, in this first full study of the Kings character and life, Dr Ian Mortimer unveils that behind the strong warrior king was a compassionate, conscientious and often merciful man - resolute yet devoted to his wife, friends and family, and the father of both the English nation and the English people.
A fascinating portrait. At times, the reader seems almost able to reach across time and touch this man - The Economist
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Editorial: Vintage Digital
ISBN: 9781407066424
Idioma: Inglés
Fecha de lanzamiento: 30/03/2010
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