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The Perfect King

- The Life of Edward III, Father of the English Nation
Af: Ian Mortimer Engelsk Paperback

The Perfect King

- The Life of Edward III, Father of the English Nation
Af: Ian Mortimer Engelsk Paperback
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From the bestselling author of The Time Traveller''s Guide to Medieval England, comes the story of King Edward III, who - like Elizabeth and Victoria after him - embodied the values of his age, forged a nation out of war and re-made England.

He ordered his uncle to be beheaded; he usurped his father''s throne; he started a war which lasted for more than a hundred years, and taxed his people more than any other previous king.

Nineteenth century historians saw in Edward the opportunity to decry a warmonger, and painted him as a self-seeking, rapacious, tax-gathering conqueror. Yet, in this first full study of the King''s character and life, Dr Ian Mortimer unveils that behind the strong warrior king was a compassionate, conscientious and often merciful man - resolute yet devoted to his wife, friends and family, and the father of both the English nation and the English people.

''A fascinating portrait. At times, the reader seems almost able to reach across time and touch this man'' - The Economist

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From the bestselling author of The Time Traveller''s Guide to Medieval England, comes the story of King Edward III, who - like Elizabeth and Victoria after him - embodied the values of his age, forged a nation out of war and re-made England.

He ordered his uncle to be beheaded; he usurped his father''s throne; he started a war which lasted for more than a hundred years, and taxed his people more than any other previous king.

Nineteenth century historians saw in Edward the opportunity to decry a warmonger, and painted him as a self-seeking, rapacious, tax-gathering conqueror. Yet, in this first full study of the King''s character and life, Dr Ian Mortimer unveils that behind the strong warrior king was a compassionate, conscientious and often merciful man - resolute yet devoted to his wife, friends and family, and the father of both the English nation and the English people.

''A fascinating portrait. At times, the reader seems almost able to reach across time and touch this man'' - The Economist

Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 560
ISBN-13: 9780099527091
Indbinding: Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 009952709X
Kategori: England
Udg. Dato: 3 jul 2008
Længde: 36mm
Bredde: 129mm
Højde: 197mm
Forlag: Vintage Publishing
Oplagsdato: 3 jul 2008
Forfatter(e): Ian Mortimer
Forfatter(e) Ian Mortimer


Kategori England


ISBN-13 9780099527091


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 560


Udgave


Længde 36mm


Bredde 129mm


Højde 197mm


Udg. Dato 3 jul 2008


Oplagsdato 3 jul 2008


Forlag Vintage Publishing

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