The acclaimed Penguin Monarchs series- short, fresh, expert accounts of England's rulers - now in paperback
Henry 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.
By:
Richard Barber Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 181mm,
Width: 111mm,
Spine: 8mm
Weight: 89g ISBN:9780141988658 ISBN 10: 0141988657 Series:Penguin Monarchs Pages: 144 Publication Date:15 July 2018 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
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.