Richard of Cornwall
«'Those interested in the reign of Henry III should find this book a useful addition.'»
Medievalists, 7th March 2024
Richard of Cornwall was born in 1209 as the youngest son of King John. His life of adventure made him one of the wealthiest and most widely travelled men of his era. Praised for his diplomatic and organisational skills, he led the last successful crusade to the Holy Land and was elected king of Germany. Les mer
Ever a seeker of glory, luxury and pleasure, Richard turned Wallingford and Berkhamsted into the famous castles they became later on and sired numerous children with mistresses. He gladly squeezed the peasants to finance his ventures and lifestyle, but also came to their rescue when famine beset the realm. As with any complicated individual of that era, he was both admired and hated when he died in 1272.
In this first biography of Richard of Cornwall in more than fifty years, Darren Baker explores Richard’s accomplishments, going much further into his life than any previous work, and shows why the only Englishman to carry the prestigious title of king of the Romans is always worth another look.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Amberley Publishing
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781398112179
- Utgivelsesår
- 2022
- Format
- 23 x 16 cm
Anmeldelser
«'Those interested in the reign of Henry III should find this book a useful addition.'»
Medievalists, 7th March 2024