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Henry II: A Prince Among Princes

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Henry II through a series of astonishing dynastic coups became the ruler of an enormous European empire. One of the most dynamic, restless and clever men ever to rule England, he was brought down both by his catastrophic relationship with his archbishop Thomas Becket and his debilitating arguments with his sons, most importantly the future Richard I and King John. His empire may have ultimately collapsed, but in Richard Barber's vivid and sympathetic account the reader can see why Henry II left such a compelling impression on his contemporaries.

Language: English

Pages: 128

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Allen Lane

Release: April 28, 2015

ISBN: 0141977086

ISBN 13: 9780141977089

Henry II: A Prince Among Princes

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Henry II through a series of astonishing dynastic coups became the ruler of an enormous European empire. One of the most dynamic, restless and clever men ever to rule England, he was brought down both by his catastrophic relationship with his archbishop Thomas Becket and his debilitating arguments with his sons, most importantly the future Richard I and King John. His empire may have ultimately collapsed, but in Richard Barber's vivid and sympathetic account the reader can see why Henry II left such a compelling impression on his contemporaries.

Language: English

Pages: 128

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Allen Lane

Release: April 28, 2015

ISBN: 0141977086

ISBN 13: 9780141977089

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