Asbridge, Thomas
The Greatest Knight: The Remarkable Life of William Marshal, the Power behind Five English Thrones
- ISBN 13:
- 9781471196447
- author:
- Asbridge, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 centimetres (0.26 kg)
- Genre:
- History, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Greatest Knight: The Remarkable Life of William Marshal, the Power Behind Five English Thrones
Renowned historian Thomas Asbridge presents a compelling account of William Marshal's life and times, drawing upon the thirteenth-century biography and contemporary evidence. This is the story of a man who rose from the brink of death to become a celebrated warrior, politician, and regent of the realm.
Against the backdrop of medieval warfare and royal court machinations, Marshal's tale sheds light on the birth of the knightly class and the forging of the English nation. A gripping narrative that lays bare the realities of medieval life, this book is a fascinating exploration of one remarkable man's journey to the pinnacle of power.
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