Carpenter, David
Henry III: Reform, Rebellion, Civil War, Settlement, 1258-1272 (English Monarchs Series The)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300279337
- author:
- Carpenter, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 736
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 21.8 x 4.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Royalty, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
David Carpenter brings to life the dramatic events in the last phase of Henry III's reign, shedding new light on the characters of the rebel Simon de Montfort, Queen Eleanor, and Lord Edward. The second volume in the definitive history of Henry III's rule, this book covers the revolutionary events between 1258 and the king's death in 1272.
After coming to the throne at just nine, Henry III spent much of his reign in relative peace, creating a magnificent court and rebuilding Westminster Abbey. However, in 1258, the king faced a great revolution that stripped him of his authority and brought decades of personal rule to a catastrophic end. Carpenter provides a fresh account of the king's efforts to recover power and offers a nuanced understanding of the complex politics and religion of the time.
This groundbreaking biography illuminates the twists and turns of the day, showing how politics and religion were intimately connected. With its elegant writing and consistently shrewd analysis, this book is a superb work of scholarship that will appeal to historians and anyone interested in the medieval period.
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