Morris, Marc
A Great and Terrible King: Edward I and the Forging of Britain
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099481751
- author:
- Morris, Marc
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Windmill Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- British & Irish history: c 1000 to c 1500
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Edward I, the king who ruled England with an iron fist, is a figure of both fascination and controversy. His reign was marked by war, conquest, and the forging of a unified Britain.
This biography explores the complex forces that drove Edward's relentless career, from his Christian faith to his sense of England's destiny, shaped by the legend of King Arthur. Marc Morris examines the life of this extraordinary king, who was born to rule, defeated and killed Simon de Montfort in battle, and constructed some of the most magnificent castles in Europe.
With a deep understanding of the historical context, Morris sheds new light on the life of a king who left a lasting legacy of division between the peoples of Britain, a legacy that still resonates today.
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