Edward III
- 752 Seiten
- 27 Lesestunden
A landmark biography of the charismatic king beloved of fourteenth-century England
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Diese umfangreiche Serie taucht in das faszinierende Leben und die Herrschaft englischer Monarchen ein. Führende Historiker nutzen neueste Forschungsergebnisse, um ihre Erfahrungen und ihren anhaltenden Einfluss auf die am längsten bestehende Regierungsinstitution Europas zu untersuchen. Sie bietet fesselnde Einblicke in die persönlichen Reisen und politischen Vermächtnisse derer, die eine Nation geprägt haben.
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Henry II
- 720 Seiten
- 26 Lesestunden
This biography provides a comprehensive reappraisal of Henry II, the man and king. W.L. Warren explores a whole range of contemporary sources to illuminate the king's policy and personality, as well as the events of his reign. schovat popis
William the Conqueror
- 616 Seiten
- 22 Lesestunden
Fifteen years in the making, a landmark reinterpretation of the life of a pivotal figure in British and European history In this magisterial addition to the Yale English Monarchs series, David Bates combines biography and a multidisciplinary approach to examine the life of a major figure in British and European history. Using a framework derived from studies of early medieval kingship, he assesses each phase of William's life to establish why so many trusted William to invade England in 1066 and the consequences of this on the history of the so-called Norman Conquest after the Battle of Hastings and for generations to come. A leading historian of the period, Bates is notable for having worked extensively in the archives of northern France and discovered many eleventh- and twelfth-century charters largely unnoticed by English-language scholars. Taking an innovative approach, he argues for a move away from old perceptions and controversies associated with William's life and the Norman Conquest. This deeply researched volume is the scholarly biography for our generation.
William II, better known as William Rufus, was the third son of William the Conqueror. This biography recounts his brief 13-year reign leading up to his assassination. The author weaves his account of the king's life into the wider history of Anglo-Norman government. schovat popis
Richard III
- 332 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
An account of the life of Richard III. It studies the context of his violent age and addresses issues such as: why and how Richard Plantagenet usurped the throne; the belief that he ordered the murder of the princes in the Tower; and the events leading to the Battle of Bosworth.
The sixty-year reign of George III (1760-1820) witnessed and participated in some of the most critical events of modern world history. This biography deals comprehensively with the politics, the wars, and the domestic issues, and harnesses the richest range of unpublished sources in Britain, Germany, and the United States.
This account of King John's reign is a study both of the king and his political misfortunes, and also of his times. John is set against the background of his predecessors, of the society in which he lived and of the problems posed by continuities independent of his making.
In this biography of Henry VI, Bertram Wolffe challenges the traditional view of Henry VI as an unworldly, innocent and saintly monarch and offers instead a critical portrait of an ineffectual ruler. Drawing on contemporary evidence, he discusses the failures of Henry's long reign. schovat popis
Wilhelm der Eroberer
- 526 Seiten
- 19 Lesestunden
Kein König des Mittelalters ist so berühmt wie Wilhelm der Eroberer, und kein Ereignis der ganzen Geschichte der britischen Inseln wurde mehr diskutiert als die Eroberung durch die Normannen. Vieles, was über Wilhelm den Eroberer geschrieben wurde, war durch Polemik gefärbt und hinsichtlich der politischen und klerikalen Kontroversen früherer Perioden verzerrt. Dieses Buch ist eine auf einer eingehenden Forschung beruhende Studie der anglo-normannischen Geschichte und die Biographie eines Mannes, dessen kometenhafter Aufstieg aufsehenerregend war. Ein Standardwerk über das Herzogtum Normandie und das Königreich England unter der Herrschaft Wilhelm des Eroberers, das fundiertes Wissen mit einem sehr klaren und lesbaren Stil verbindet.
In this nuanced portrait of Athelstan, Sarah Foot offers the first full account of the king ever written.
Despite a long and eventful reign, Britain's George II is a largely forgotten monarch, his achievements overlooked and his abilities misunderstood. This biography paints a richly detailed portrait of the many-faceted monarch in his public as well as his private life.
Henry V
- 504 Seiten
- 18 Lesestunden
Based on primary sources in both English and French archives, this biography depicts the reign of Henry V in the broad European context of the period. It concludes that through his personality the king united the country in war but also provided domestic security and solid government.
Elizabeth I
- 480 Seiten
- 17 Lesestunden
Exploring the life of Henry VIII's overlooked daughter, this biography reveals her transformation from an unwanted child to a powerful queen. It highlights her reign during a significant period in English history, showcasing her resilience and political acumen. The narrative delves into her struggles for acceptance and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated society, ultimately portraying her as a key figure in shaping England's legacy.
Edward II (1284-1327), King of England, Lord of Ireland, and Duke of Aquitaine, was the object of ignominy during his lifetime and calumny since it. This biography does not present Edward II as a heroic or successful king: his deposition after a turbulent reign of nearly twenty years is proof enough that it went terribly wrong.
Henry I
- 588 Seiten
- 21 Lesestunden
This title paints a portrait of Henry I, son of William the Conqueror. The author vividly describes Henry's life and reign in a time of fundamental change in the Anglo-Norman world. schovat popis
Henry IV
- 608 Seiten
- 22 Lesestunden
Henry IV (1399–1413), the son of John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster, seized the English throne at the age of thirty-two from his cousin Richard II and held it until his death, aged forty-five, when he was succeeded by his son, Henry V. This comprehensive and nuanced biography restores to his rightful place a king often overlooked in favor of his illustrious progeny. Henry faced the usual problems of usurpers: foreign wars, rebellions, and plots, as well as the ambitions and demands of the Lancastrian retainers who had helped him win the throne. By 1406 his rule was broadly established, and although he became ill shortly after this and never fully recovered, he retained ultimate power until his death. Using a wide variety of previously untapped archival materials, Chris Given-Wilson reveals a cultured, extravagant, and skeptical monarch who crushed opposition ruthlessly but never quite succeeded in satisfying the expectations of his own supporters.
King Stephen
- 384 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
A biography that provides the most authoritative picture yet of King Stephen, whose reign (1135-1154), with its 'nineteen long winters' of civil war, made his name synonymous with failed leadership. After years of work on the sources, the author shows with clarity the strengths and weaknesses of the monarch.
Richard II
- 416 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
A biography of Richard II. It offers a radical reinterpretation of a complex king whose reign was characterized by a mixture of high principle and despotic legislation.
George I. Elector and King
- 384 Seiten
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In 1714 George Ludwig, the 58-year-old elector of Brunswick-Luneburg, became, as George I, the first of the Hanoverian dynasty to rule Britain. Until his death in 1727 George served as both elector of Hanover and British monarch. An enigmatic figure whose real character has long been concealed by anti-Hanoverian propaganda, George emerges in this groundbreaking biography as an impressive ruler who welcomed the responsibilities the accession brought him and set out to bring culture to what he considered the unsophisticated English nation. Ragnhild Hatton's biography is the only comprehensive account of George's life and reign. It draws on a wide range of archival sources in several languages to illuminate the fascinating details of George's early life and dynastic crises, his plans and ambitions for the British nation, the impact of his rationalist ideas, and his accomplishments as king. The book also examines the king's private life, his family relationships in both Prussia and England, his private interest in music and the arts, and the improvement of his British and Hanoverian properties.
Edward IV
- 510 Seiten
- 18 Lesestunden
This study places the reign of Edward IV in the context of late-medieval power politics, and analyzes the methods by which a usurper sought to retain his throne and re-assert the power of a monarchy weakened by the feeble rule of Henry VI.
Edward the Confessor
- 408 Seiten
- 15 Lesestunden
This biography of Edward the Confessor seeks to clarify the King's image by separating fact from myth. It explores the final years of the Anglo-Danish monarchy and provides insights into England prior to the Norman Conquest.
A study of the life and reign of Henry VII. S.B. Chrimes explores the circumstances surrounding Henry's acquisition of the throne, examines the personnel and machinery of government, and surveys the king's social, political and economic policies, law enforcement and foreign strategy.
Richard I
- 384 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
An account of Richard the Lionheart's reign. John Gillingham scrutinizes the king's fluctuating reputation over the centuries and portrays him as neither a feckless knight-errant nor a neglectful king, but a masterful and businesslike ruler. This paperback includes an updated bibliography. číst celé
William the Conqueror
- 488 Seiten
- 18 Lesestunden
Analyzes the causes and the character of the Norman impact upon England in the eleventh century. This work is a study of Anglo-Norman history.
Richard III
- 388 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
"The definitive biography and assessment of the wily and formidable prince who unexpectedly became monarch-the most infamous king in British history. The reign of Richard III, the last Yorkist king and the final monarch of the Plantagenet dynasty, marked a turning point in British history. But despite his lasting legacy, Richard only ruled as king for the final two years of his life. While much attention has been given to his short reign, Michael Hicks explores the whole of Richard's fascinating life and traces the unfolding of his character and career from his early years as the son of a duke to his violent death at the battle of Bosworth. Hicks explores how Richard-villainized for his imprisonment and probable killing of the princes-applied his experience to overcome numerous setbacks and adversaries. Richard proves a complex, conflicted individual whose Machiavellian tact and strategic foresight won him a kingdom. He was a reformer who planned big changes, but lost the opportunity to fulfill them and to retain his crown."--Provided by publisher.
A study of King James II and his reign, drawing on a wide array of primary sources from France, Italy and Ireland, as well as England. It explores James's relations with the state and society, focusing on the political, diplomatic and religious issues that shaped his reign. schovat popis
This study of Edward I, first published in 1988, is an account of one of the leading monarchs of the Middle Ages. Examining manuscript sources, the book reveals a capable monarch who pioneered legal and parliamentary change, conquered Wales and came close to conquering Scotland.
Cnut the Great
- 264 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
A seminal biography of the underappreciated eleventh-century Scandinavian warlord-turned-Anglo-Saxon monarch who united the English and Danish crowns to forge a North Sea empire
Edward VI
- 256 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
A biography of Edward VI, drawing a portrait of the boy king as a highly precocious, well educated, intellectually confident and decisive youth, with clear views on the future of the English church. Jennifer Loach also supplies the dramatic context in which Edward's short reign was played out.
