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Henry II : a prince among princes

Barber, Richard W.2018
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Through a series of astonishing dynastic coups, Henry II (1154-89) became the ruler of an enormous European empire. One of the most dynamic, restless and clever men ever to rule England, he was brought down both by his catastrophic relationship with his archbishop Thomas Becket and his debilitating arguments with his sons, most importantly the future Richard I and King John. His empire may have ultimately collapsed, but in Richard Barber's vivid and sympathetic account the reader can see why Henry II left such a compelling impression on his contemporaries.
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Imprint:
UK : Penguin Books, 2018.
Collation:
115 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white) ; 18 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: UK: Allen Lane, 2015.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780141988658 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
942.031092942.031
Language:
English
BRN:
1144674
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