1217 by Catherine Hanley
An engrossing history of the pivotal year 1217 when invading French forces were defeated and the future of England secured.
Clear, colourful account…crackles with military drama, and features many memorable historical characters…a thrilling episode from England’s medieval history* Dan Jones, The Sunday Times *
Meticulous research and a perfectly crafted, well-paced narrative will transport you to one of the most important moments in the story of England. * Matt Lewis, host of the 'Gone Medieval' podcast *
Complex and exciting. * Military History Matters *
A treasure of a book, highly recommended. * Michael Livingston, author of 'Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King' *
A fascinating history of the tumultuous events during the final months of John’s reign and the re-birth of England under his son Henry. * Professor Kelly DeVries *
Catherine Hanley takes readers on a journey to the tumultuous era of the Baron's War, recounting this real life Game of Thrones with genuine narrative flair. A must read for history buffs, and any fans of an epic yarn. * Richard Cullen, bestselling author of the 'Wolf of Kings' series *
Meticulous research and a perfectly crafted, well-paced narrative will transport you to one of the most important moments in the story of England. * Matt Lewis, host of the 'Gone Medieval' podcast *
Complex and exciting. * Military History Matters *
A treasure of a book, highly recommended. * Michael Livingston, author of 'Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King' *
A fascinating history of the tumultuous events during the final months of John’s reign and the re-birth of England under his son Henry. * Professor Kelly DeVries *
Catherine Hanley takes readers on a journey to the tumultuous era of the Baron's War, recounting this real life Game of Thrones with genuine narrative flair. A must read for history buffs, and any fans of an epic yarn. * Richard Cullen, bestselling author of the 'Wolf of Kings' series *
Catherine Hanley has a PhD in Medieval Studies, specialising in 12th- and 13th-century warfare. She has written five books of popular history including Matilda: Empress, Queen, Warrior (2019) and Two Houses, Two Kingdoms: A History of France and England, 1100-1300 (July 2022), both for Yale University Press. Matilda was named by both the Financial Times and BBC History Magazine as one of their ‘Best Books of 2019’. She lives in Somerset.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781472860873 |
| ISBN 10 | 147286087X |
| Titel | 1217 |
| Autor | Catherine Hanley |
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| Bindungsart | Hardback |
| Verlag | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2024-05-09 |
| Seitenanzahl | 304 |
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