The Fears Of Henry Iv

Author : Ian Mortimer
Publisher : Random House
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781407066332

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The Fears of Henry IV by Ian Mortimer Pdf

From the saviour of the realm to the subject of multiple attempted assassinations in the space of six years. King Henry IV's reign was characterised by his fear and paranoia, but above all a continued quest for survival. The son of John the Gaunt, Henry was seen as a confident, well-educated, generous, and spiritually fervent young man. And, in 1399, having ousted the insecure tyrannical Richard II, he was enthusiastically greeted as the new King of England. However, therein lay Henry's weakness. Upon assuming the crown, he found himself surrounded by men who would only support him as long as they could control him. When they failed, they plotted to kill him. Long characterised as a treacherous murderer for slaying Richard II, Henry IV's achievements as king have been played down throughout history. However, in this fascinating examination of his reign, Ian Mortimer revaluates what Henry managed to accomplish against all adversity as king. Provoking a social revolution as well as a political one, he took a poorly ruled nation into a new, Lancastrian dynasty, and, while perhaps not the most glorious king England has ever had, he certainly proves to one of the bravest. '[Mortimer] has... a vivid historical imagination which lends colour and excitement to his pages' Literary Review

Author : Ian Mortimer
Publisher : Rosetta Books
Page : 862 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780795335433

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Henry IV: The Righteous King by Ian Mortimer Pdf

The real life story of the Plantagenet ruler, by “the most remarkable medieval historian of our time” (The Times, London). The talented, confident, and intelligent son of John of Gaunt, Henry IV started his reign as a popular and charismatic king after he dethroned the tyrannical and wildly unpopular Richard II. But six years into his reign, Henry had survived eight assassination and overthrow attempts. Having broken God’s law of primogeniture by overthrowing the man many people saw as the chosen king, Henry IV left himself vulnerable to challenges from powerful enemies about the validity of his reign. Even so, Henry managed to establish the new Lancastrian dynasty and a new rule of law—in highly turbulent times. In this book, noted historian Ian Mortimer, bestselling author of The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England and The Time Traveler’s Guide to Elizabethan England, goes beyond the legend portrayed in Shakespeare’s history play, and explores the political and social forces that transformed Henry IV from his nation’s savior to its scourge.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1806
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781465586834

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Henry IV (Complete) by William Shakespeare Pdf

Author : Ian Mortimer
Publisher : Rosetta Books
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780795335495

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Henry V: The Warrior King of 1415 by Ian Mortimer Pdf

From an award-winning historian: “A new and convincing likeness of medieval England’s most iconic king” (The Sunday Times). This biography by the bestselling author of The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England takes an insightful look at the life of Henry V, casting new light on a period in history often held up as legend. A great English hero, Henry V was lionized by Shakespeare and revered by his countrymen for his religious commitment, his sense of justice, and his military victories. Here, noted historian and biographer Ian Mortimer takes a look at the man behind the legend and offers a clear, historically accurate, and realistic representation of a ruler who was all too human—and digs up fascinating details about Henry V’s reign that have been lost to history, including the brutal strategies he adopted at the Battle of Agincourt. “The most illuminating exploration of the reality of 15th-century life that I have ever read.” —The Independent “Compelling, exuberant . . . vivid.” —Simon Sebag Montefiore, New York Times–bestselling author of The Romanovs: 1613–1918

Author : Chris Given-Wilson
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 621 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780300154191

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Henry IV by Chris Given-Wilson Pdf

Henry IV (1399-1413), the son of John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster, seized the English throne at the age of thirty-two from his cousin Richard II and held it until his death, aged forty-five, when he was succeeded by his son, Henry V. This comprehensive and nuanced biography restores to his rightful place a king often overlooked in favor of his illustrious progeny. Henry faced the usual problems of usurpers: foreign wars, rebellions, and plots, as well as the ambitions and demands of the Lancastrian retainers who had helped him win the throne. By 1406 his rule was broadly established, and although he became ill shortly after this and never fully recovered, he retained ultimate power until his death. Using a wide variety of previously untapped archival materials, Chris Given-Wilson reveals a cultured, extravagant, and skeptical monarch who crushed opposition ruthlessly but never quite succeeded in satisfying the expectations of his own supporters.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015082147102

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The Life of King Henry the Fifth by William Shakespeare Pdf

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465586841

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Henry V by William Shakespeare Pdf

Author : Edith Pargeter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 074720151X

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A Bloody Field by Shrewsbury by Edith Pargeter Pdf

"Outstanding...a tale compounded of romance, stirring adventure, and subtle psychological insight." -"Publishers Weekly" Henry Bolingbroke knows that he should be king of England. It's his God-given destiny, and the young Richard II had no right to banish him and claim the throne. With the help of the powerful lords of Northumberland, especially Harry "Hotspur" Percy, Henry triumphantly overthrows Richard and imprisons him. But the thrill of becoming Henry IV of England fades as trouble brews in Wales. Rebellion is in the air, and the question of how Richard II really died lingers, poisoning the court. Henry IV will need all his strength to defend the crown, but the relationships between the king, Hotspur, and the king's son Prince Hal contain the seeds of their own destruction. The king's powerful enemies are poised to pounce as the three men are drawn to bloody collision some two miles from Shrewsbury. Filled with the glorious historical detail that fans of Edith Pargeter have come to expect, "A Bloody Field by Shrewsbury "is a skillful tapestry of the feuds, loves, and triumphs of Henry IV. "Chivalry, treachery, conflict of loyalties...are the rich threads in the tapestry...the clash of wills is as stirring as the clash of steel." -"Observer" "A vivid portrait of Hotspur...one of the last knights-errant of the age." "-Sunday Telegraph"

Author : Ralph A. Griffiths
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 1024 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-03-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520312920

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The Reign of King Henry VI by Ralph A. Griffiths Pdf

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.

Author : Kathryn Warner
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445662794

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Richard II by Kathryn Warner Pdf

A new biography re-examining the complex and fascinating king, whose very humanity saw him deposed from his divine role.

Author : Lukas Erne
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-25
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781107354555

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Shakespeare and the Book Trade by Lukas Erne Pdf

Shakespeare and the Book Trade follows on from Lukas Erne's groundbreaking Shakespeare as Literary Dramatist to examine the publication, constitution, dissemination and reception of Shakespeare's printed plays and poems in his own time and to argue that their popularity in the book trade has been greatly underestimated. Erne uses evidence from Shakespeare's publishers and the printed works to show that in the final years of the sixteenth century and the early part of the seventeenth century, 'Shakespeare' became a name from which money could be made, a book trade commodity in which publishers had significant investments and an author who was bought, read, excerpted and collected on a surprising scale. Erne argues that Shakespeare, far from indifferent to his popularity in print, was an interested and complicit witness to his rise as a print-published author. Thanks to the book trade, Shakespeare's authorial ambition started to become bibliographic reality during his lifetime.

Author : Lauren Johnson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781643131658

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The Shadow King by Lauren Johnson Pdf

A thrilling new account of the tragic story and troubled times of Henry VI, who inherited the crowns of both England and France and lost both. Firstborn son of a warrior father who defeated the French at Agincourt, Henry VI of the House of Lancaster inherited the crown not only of England but also of France, at a time when Plantagenet dominance over the Valois dynasty was at its glorious height. And yet, by the time he died in the Tower of London in 1471, France was lost, his throne had been seized by his rival, Edward IV of the House of York, and his kingdom had descended into the violent chaos of the Wars of the Roses. Henry VI is perhaps the most troubled of English monarchs, a pious, gentle, well-intentioned man who was plagued by bouts of mental illness. In The Shadow King, Lauren Johnson tells his remarkable and sometimes shocking story in a fast-paced and colorful narrative that captures both the poignancy of Henry’s life and the tumultuous and bloody nature of the times in which he lived.

Author : Christopher Allmand
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 507 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780300212938

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Henry V by Christopher Allmand Pdf

Thanks in part to Shakespeare, Henry V is one of England's best-known monarchs. The image of the king leading his army against the French, and the great victory at Agincourt, are part of English historical tradition. Yet, though indeed a soldier of exceptional skill, Henry V's reputation needs to be seen against a broader background of achievement. This sweepingly majestic book is based on the full range of primary sources and sets the reign in its full European context. Christopher Allmand shows that Henry V not only united the country in war but also provided domestic security, solid government, and a much needed sense of national pride. The book includes an updated foreword which takes stock of more recent publications in the field. "A far more rounded picture of Henry as a ruler than any previous study."--G.L. Harris, The Times

Author : Ian Mortimer
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781466851399

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The Greatest Traitor by Ian Mortimer Pdf

One night in August 1323, a captive rebel baron, Sir Roger Mortimer, drugged his guards and escaped from the Tower of London. With the king's men-at-arms in pursuit he fled to the south coast and sailed to France. There he was joined by Isabella, the Queen of England, who threw herself into his arms. A year later, as lovers, they returned with an invading army: King Edward II's forces crumbled before them and Mortimer took power. He removed Edward II in the first deposition of a monarch in British history. Then the ex-king was apparently murdered, some said with a red-hot poker, in Berkeley Castle. Brutal, intelligent, passionate, profligate, imaginative, and violent, Sir Roger Mortimer was an extraordinary character. It is not surprising that the Queen lost her heart to him. Nor is it surprising that his contemporaries were terrified of him. But until now no one has appreciated the full evil genius of the man. This first biography, The Greatest Traitor by Ian Mortimer, reveals not only Mortimer's career as a feudal lord, a governor of Ireland, a rebel leader, and a dictator of England, but also the truth of what happened that night in Berkeley Castle.

Author : Matthew Lewis
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781445647456

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Richard, Duke of York by Matthew Lewis Pdf

Richard, Duke of York, was one of the most powerful men of his age. Descended from Edward III and the father of Edward IV and Richard III, he was known after his death as 'King by Right'. This is the story of the man who almost became king