The Gothic King: A Biography of Henry III
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Gothic King: A Biography of Henry III
By (Author) John Paul Davis
Peter Owen Publishers
Peter Owen Publishers
1st June 2013
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
European history: medieval period, middle ages
942.034092
Physical Properties
Paperback
240
Width 152mm, Height 229mm
Description
Henry III was the son and successor of Bad King John, reigning for 56 years from 1216 the first child king in England for 200 years. England went on to prosper during his reign and his greatest monument is Westminster Abbey, which he made the seat of his government indeed, Henry III was the first English King to call a parliament. Though often overlooked by historians, Henry III was a unique figure, coming out of a chivalric yet Gothic era: a compulsive builder of daunting castles and epic sepulchres; a powerful, unyielding monarch who faced down the De Montfort rebellion and waged war with Wales and France and, much more than his father, Henry was the king who really hammered out the terms of the Magna Carta with the barons.
Reviews
"Offering new insight to the man who may have been behind the legend, and gives much to intrigue readers." Midwest Book Review on Robin Hood: The Unknown Templar"
Author Bio
John Paul Davis is the author of Pity for the Guy and Robin Hood: The Unknown Templar.
