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Richard I

by John Gillingham · 1999

The English Monarchs series

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In this assessment, Gillingham looks afresh at the achievements and failings of the king and at the verdict of history: a restless, fearless individual with a love of war and a genius for it, or a monarch who neglected his kingdom, his citizens and his succession. The account also considers the history of the Third Crusade.

Subject
historybiography
Setting
Middle Agesmedieval12th centuryEnglandBritish
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 378 pages

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