Bradford, Phil
The Worst Medieval Monarchs
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399083058
- author:
- Bradford, Phil
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen and Sword History
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 15.5 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Royalty, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Worst Medieval Monarchs: Incompetent, Evil and Tyrannous Kings By Phil Bradford This book examines the lives and reigns of five medieval English kings widely regarded as among the worst in English history. Their stories are marked by incompetence, cruelty, and conflict, leading to their downfall and lasting reputational damage. The monarchs in question - Stephen, John, Edward II, Richard II, and Richard III - have been shaped by centuries of historical interpretation, with fiction and popular culture contributing to their negative legacies. Bradford explores how these kings were perceived during their lifetimes and how their reputations have evolved over time, often reflecting changing societal values and standards. By examining the complexities of medieval English history, this book challenges the notion that these five monarchs are simply the worst examples of medieval kingship. Instead, it offers a nuanced understanding of the historical context in which they ruled and the ways in which their legacies have been constructed over time.
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