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Henry IV
Chris Given-Wilson
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Description for Henry IV
Paperback. Series: The English Monarchs Series. Num Pages: 608 pages, 16 pp. b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGR; HBJD1; HBLC1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 156. .
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Yale University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
The English Monarchs Series
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
608
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780300229714
SKU
V9780300229714
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99-22
About Chris Given-Wilson
Chris Given-Wilson is emeritus professor of medieval history, University of St. Andrews, and author of nine books on medieval history. He lives in Fife, UK.
Reviews for Henry IV
Combines excellent scholarship with brilliant storytelling, relishing the detail of blood-splattered drama equal to any episodes of Game of Thrones. -Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Week
Simon Sebag Montefiore
The Week
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