Blood Cries Afar: The Forgotten Invasion of England, 1216 - Rilegato

McGlynn, Sean

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ISBN 10: 0752454625 ISBN 13: 9780752454627

Casa editrice: History Pr Ltd, 2011

Riassunto

150 years after the Norman Conquest, history came within a hair’s breadth of repeating itself. In 1216, taking advantage of the turmoil created in England by King John’s inept rule, Prince Louis of France invaded England and allied with English rebels. The prize was the crown of England. Within months Louis had seized control of one-third of the country, including London. This is the first book to cover the bloody events of the invasion, one of the most dramatic but most overlooked episodes of British history. The text vividly describes the campaigns, sieges, battles and atrocities of the invasion and its colourful leaders – Louis the Lion, King John, William Marshal, and the mercenaries Fawkes de Béauté and Eustace the Monk – to offer the first detailed military analysis of this epic struggle for England.

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A full and well-researched narrative ... makes for a powerful and gripping read showing a mastery of the sources.... [McGlynn] keeps the reader turning the pages. Moreover he has plenty of good vignettes to offer. Few readers will forget the colourful character William of Kensham, nicknamed Willikin of the Weald...who may have provided inspiration for the Robin Hood stories. A lively and wide-ranging study. --Nigel Saul- History Today

This book provides a highly readable and well-researched narrative of the events of a crucial and dramatic period. --Michael Prestwich- Times Literary Supplement

McGlynn tells a dashing story with gusto...This is an entertaining military history of a very exciting reign. --Dan Jones- The Spectator

L'autore

Sean McGlynn is the author of the acclaimed By Sword and Fire: Cruelty and Atrocity in Medieval Warfare, which is published in four languages. He is a regular contributor to books and authoritative reference works, as well as to history magazines and academic journals such as BBC History, History Today, History and English Historical Review. He has studied and researched at King's College London, London School of Economics and Cardiff University. He has lectured in History at the universities of Bristol and of Bath, and currently lectures for the University of Plymouth at Strode College and the Open University.

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• Editore: History Pr Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0752454625
• ISBN 13: 9780752454627
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 287