Edward III: The Perfect King (Digital Original)

By: Ian Mortimer

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Synopsis: A look at the brutal, brilliant fourteenth-century ruler, by the bestselling author of The Time Traveler&’s Guide to Medieval England. Holding power for over fifty years starting in 1327, Edward III was one of England&’s most influential kings—and one who shaped the course of English history. Revered as one of the country&’s most illustrious leaders for centuries, he was also a usurper and a warmonger who ordered his uncle beheaded. A brutal man, to be sure, but a brilliant one. Noted historian Ian Mortimer offers the first comprehensive look at the life of Edward III. The Perfect King was often the instigator of his own drama, but he also overthrew tyrannous guardians as a teenager and ushered in a period of chivalric ideals. Mortimer traces how Edward&’s reforms made feudal England a thriving, sophisticated country and one of Europe&’s major military powers. Ideal for anyone fascinated by medieval history, this lively book provides new insight into Edward III&’s lasting influence on the justice system, artistic traditions, language, and architecture of the country. &“The most remarkable medieval historian of our time.&” —The Times (London)

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 518 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780795335464
Publisher:: RosettaBooks
Date of Addition:: 12/17/24
Copyrighted By:: Ian Mortimer
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.