Sumption, Jonathan
Edward III (Penguin Monarchs): A Heroic Failure (Penguin Monarchs)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141988672
- author:
- Sumption, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 18.1 x 11.1 x 0.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Edward III: A Heroic Failure The Penguin Monarchs series presents a concise and engaging account of England's rulers. This new paperback edition tells the story of Edward III, who ruled for fifty years and was revered by his contemporaries as the perfect king. His legacy is complex, marked by victories at Sluys and Crécy and the founding of the Order of the Garter. However, Edward III's long reign ultimately ended in failure, as he witnessed thirty years of conquests reversed in less than five. This gripping narrative introduces readers to a fêted king whose life was cut short by his own circumstances. Jonathan Sumption, a former history fellow of Magdalen College Oxford, brings this fascinating story to life. Sumption's expertise shines through in this account, which offers a fresh perspective on one of England's most intriguing monarchs.
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