Carpenter, David
Henry III: The Rise to Power and Personal Rule, 1207-1258 (The English Monarchs Series)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300259193
- author:
- Carpenter, David
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.6 x 1.5 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Henry III: The Rise to Power and Personal Rule, 1207-1258 David Carpenter's biography of Henry III is a groundbreaking study of the king's reign, drawing on unparalleled source material to bring to life the character and politics of medieval England. This two-volume history offers a fresh perspective on the intricate connections between politics and religion during this period. Henry III's accession at the age of nine in 1216 set him on a path to rule within the limits of the Magna Carta and the emerging parliament. He is known for his pacific and conciliatory nature, which brought many years of peace to England, as well as his significant investments in his palaces and court. However, this "soft power" approach ultimately failed to prevent a revolution in 1258, led by Simon de Montfort, which ended Henry's personal rule. Carpenter's biography provides a nuanced exploration of Henry's achievements and failures, shedding new light on the complexities of medieval politics and the role of religion in shaping the king's decisions.
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