The Plantagenets

Author : Dan Jones
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 0007479735

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The Plantagenets by Dan Jones Pdf

Plantagenet is the name given to the English royal house descended from the union of Queen Matilda of England and her second husband Geoffrey of Anjou. The name derived from Geoffrey's nickname, which came from the sprig of broom (planta genet) which he wore in his hat. The Plantagenets ruled England for more than three hundred years, from the accession of reign of the dynasty's founder, Matilda and Geoffrey's son, Henry II, in 1154, to the death of the last Plantagenet, Richard III, at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.

Author : Dan Jones
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 797 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780007457496

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The Plantagenets: The Kings Who Made England by Dan Jones Pdf

Eight generations of the greatest and worst kings and queens that this country has ever seen – from the White Ship to the Lionheart, bad King John to the Black Prince and John of Gaunt – this is the dynasty that invented England as we still know it today – great history to appeal to readers of Ken Follet, Bernard Cornwell, Tom Holland

Author : Dan Jones
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780143124924

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The Plantagenets by Dan Jones Pdf

The New York Times bestseller, from the author of Powers and Thrones, that tells the story of Britain’s greatest and worst dynasty—“a real-life Game of Thrones” (The Wall Street Journal) The first Plantagenet kings inherited a blood-soaked realm from the Normans and transformed it into an empire that stretched at its peak from Scotland to Jerusalem. In this epic narrative history of courage, treachery, ambition, and deception, Dan Jones resurrects the unruly royal dynasty that preceded the Tudors. They produced England’s best and worst kings: Henry II and his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, twice a queen and the most famous woman in Christendom; their son Richard the Lionheart, who fought Saladin in the Third Crusade; and his conniving brother King John, who was forced to grant his people new rights under the Magna Carta, the basis for our own bill of rights. Combining the latest academic research with a gift for storytelling, Jones vividly recreates the great battles of Bannockburn, Crécy, and Sluys and reveals how the maligned kings Edward II and Richard II met their downfalls. This is the era of chivalry and the Black Death, the Knights Templar, the founding of parliament, and the Hundred Years’ War, when England’s national identity was forged by the sword.

Author : J. S. Hamilton
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781441157126

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The Plantagenets by J. S. Hamilton Pdf

A complete account of the rulers and politics of the Plantagenet reign.

Author : Derek Wilson
Publisher : Quercus
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781623655914

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The Plantagenets: The Kings That Made Britain by Derek Wilson Pdf

Plantagenet is the name given to the English royal house descended from the union of Queen Matilda of England and her second husband Geoffrey of Anjou. The name derived from Geoffrey's nickname, which came from the sprig of broom (planta genet) which he wore in his hat. The Plantagenets ruled England for more than three hundred years, from the accession of reign of the dynasty's founder, Matilda and Geoffrey's son, Henry II, in 1154, to the death of the last Plantagenet, Richard III, at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. The Plantagenets: The Kings That Made Britain is a compelling, year-by-year chronology of a tumultuous and critical period in the development of the English nation. Each year is covered by a concise, informative and accessible narrative, amplified by extensive quotation from contemporary sources and accompanied by generously captioned and stunning images of the period-including illuminations, portraits, maps, royal seals, tapestries and other artifacts. Authoritative, informative and sumptuous, and compiled by a scholar who is steeped in knowledge of the period, The Plantagenets: The Kings That Made Britain brings a critical era of English history dramatically and vividly to life. It is the perfect gift book for anyone with a love of, or fascination for, medieval English history.

Author : Dan Jones
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780571288090

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The Hollow Crown by Dan Jones Pdf

'The Hollow Crown is exhilarating, epic, blood-and-roses history . . . Jones's material is thrilling . . . There is fine scholarly intuition on display here and a mastery of the grand narrative; it is a supremely skilful piece of storytelling.' Sunday Telegraph The fifteenth century saw the crown of England change hands seven times as the great families of England fought to the death for power, majesty and the right to rule. The Hollow Crown completes Dan Jones' epic history of medieval England, and describes how the Plantagenets tore themselves apart to be finally replaced by the Tudors. Some of the greatest heroes and villains in British history were thrown together in these turbulent times: Henry V, whose victory at Agincourt and prudent rule at home marked the high point of the medieval monarchy; Edward IV, who was handed his crown by the scheming soldier Warwick the Kingmaker, before their alliance collapsed into a fight to the death; and the last Plantagenet, Richard III, who stole the throne and murdered his own nephews, the Princes in the Tower. Finally, the Tudors arrived - but even their rule was only made certain in the 1520s, when Henry VIII ruthlessly hunted down his family's last remaining enemies. In the midst this tumult, chivalry was reborn, the printing press arrived and the Renaissance began to flourish. With vivid descriptions of the battle of Towton, where 28,000 men died in a single morning, and the Battle of Bosworth Field, at which Richard III was hacked down, this is the real story behind Shakespeare's famous history plays.

Author : William Heseltine,Plantagenet (House.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1829
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600007609

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The last of the Plantagenets, an historical romance [by W. Heseltine]. by William Heseltine,Plantagenet (House.) Pdf

Author : Ben Hubbard
Publisher : Amber Books Ltd
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781782748113

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The Plantagenets by Ben Hubbard Pdf

Illustrated with more than 200 colour and black-and-white photographs, maps and artworks, The Plantagenets is an expertly-written account of a medieval dynasty who have long captured the popular imagination.

Author : Thomas Bertram Costain
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-26
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547790044

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The Last Plantagenets by Thomas Bertram Costain Pdf

The Last Plantagenets is a history book which covers the period from 1377 to 1485 when civil war ravaged England, rebellious peasants marched on London and wandering preachers sowed dissent in the credulous poor. The last Plantagenet monarchs governed in violence and confusion. Kings came and went, deposed or murdered. Princes and nobles slaughtered or were slaughtered in bloody battles or private feuds. It was an era of brilliant successes, tragic reverses and wild extravagance.

Author : Thomas B. Costain
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:4064066372415

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The Three Edwards: The Pageant of England by Thomas B. Costain Pdf

Experience a riveting journey through the tumultuous reigns of three Edwards who shaped the destiny of England in 'The Three Edwards' by Thomas B. Costain in this history book. Delve into a narrative spanning the years from 1272 to 1377, a period of transformation and turmoil. Witness the rise of Edward I, a visionary king who propelled England into a new era. Uncover the tragic reign of Edward II, overshadowed by personal struggles and political unrest. Finally, bask in the glory and violence of Edward III's rule, as he leads England through triumph and war. Immerse yourself in the politics, wars, and captivating dramas of this pivotal era in British history.

Author : Derek Wilson
Publisher : Quercus Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780857386069

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The Plantagenets by Derek Wilson Pdf

England, 1154. As Henry II seizes the throne after years of turmoil, a new dynasty is poised to haul this hitherto turbulent nation out from the Dark Ages and transform it into the nation state we recognize today. Featuring some of England's greatest but also most notorious kings, the house of Plantagenet would reign for over 300 blood-soaked, yet foundational, years. The dynasty provides some of the most evocative names in our history: from the brave yet rash Richard the Lionheart, his treacherous brother John, the hapless Richard II, and the hero of Agincourt Henry V, through to the controversial Richard III. And in this authoritative, intelligent and grippingly written book, acclaimed historian Derek Wilson brings this thrilling era to life.

Author : Dan Jones
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780143127888

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The Wars of the Roses by Dan Jones Pdf

The author of Powers and Thrones and presenter of Netflix’s Secrets of Great British Castles offers a vivid account of the events that inspired Game of Thrones and Shakespeare’s Henry IV and Richard III Discover the real history behind The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses, the PBS Great Performance series of Shakespeare's plays, starring Judi Dench, Benedict Cumberbatch, Sofie Okenedo and Hugh Bonneville. The crown of England changed hands five times over the course of the fifteenth century, as two branches of the Plantagenet dynasty fought to the death for the right to rule. In this riveting follow-up to The Plantagenets, celebrated historian Dan Jones describes how the longest-reigning British royal family tore itself apart until it was finally replaced by the Tudors. Some of the greatest heroes and villains of history were thrown together in these turbulent times, from Joan of Arc and Henry V, whose victory at Agincourt marked the high point of the medieval monarchy, to Richard III, who murdered his own nephews in a desperate bid to secure his stolen crown. This was a period when headstrong queens and consorts seized power and bent men to their will. With vivid descriptions of the battles of Towton and Bosworth, where the last Plantagenet king was slain, this dramatic narrative history revels in bedlam and intrigue. It also offers a long-overdue corrective to Tudor propaganda, dismantling their self-serving account of what they called the Wars of the Roses. “If you’re a fan of Game of Thrones or The Tudors then Dan Jones’ swashbucklingly entertaining slice of medieval history will be right up your alley… Every bit as entertaining and readable as his previous blockbuster The Plantagenets.” – Daily Express

Author : Jack Goldstein
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781785381812

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101 Amazing Facts about The Plantagenets by Jack Goldstein Pdf

Why was Edward I also known as Edward Longshanks? What do historians think happened to the Princes in the Tower? Who became known as ‘The Kingmaker’ and why? And who shocked Europe with the murder of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury? All of these questions and more are answered in this excellent book containing over one hundred facts about the Plantagenets. Separated into sections covering either an individual monarch or era (such as the Angevins or the House of York), the book is perfect for anyone studying this fascinating period in English History as well as those with a general interest in the age.

Author : William Heseltine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1829
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : NYPL:33433074863238

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The Last of the Plantagenets by William Heseltine Pdf

Author : Thomas B. Costain
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789121346

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The Conquering Family by Thomas B. Costain Pdf

A vast and brilliant panorama of love and intrigue, passion and power—told by Costain, the incomparable storyteller at his best. Here is the drama of the men and women of one powerful family who sought to sweep the whole world before them... “BRILLIANT...SWIFT-MOVING...FULL OF ACTION, RICH IN COLOR”—Henry Seidel Canby, Book-of-the-Month Club News “To this Costain has brought all the skill of a prime storyteller. He riots amid the actual happenings in perhaps the most richly dramatic and romantic country we know...A thrilling narrative...history told with all the interest found only in a great novel.”—Salt Lake City Tribune “Crowded with epochal events and grandly heroic personalities...much bloodshed and battle and violence and suffering...lively, fascinating”—Orville Prescott, New York Times “The glorious pageant of England...the most exciting of all stories.”—Christian Herald