Mortimer, Ian
The Perfect King: The Life of Edward III, Father of the English Nation
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780099527091
- author:
- Mortimer, Ian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 560
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 3.6 x 20.3 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- British & Irish history: c 1000 to c 1500
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Edward III, Father of the English Nation, is a comprehensive study of the life and reign of one of England's most influential monarchs. Ian Mortimer's in-depth analysis reveals the complexities of Edward's fifty-year rule, from his early struggles for power to his lasting legacy on the nation. Through a detailed examination of Edward's personal character and policies, Mortimer sheds new light on the man who re-shaped England and forged a nation out of war.
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