Henry II (The English Monarchs Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (845 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0413255808 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 704 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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That he was a great king there can be no doubt. This book is therefore a comprehensive reappraisal of the reign based, with rare understanding, on contemporary sources; it provides a coherent and persuasive revaluation of the man and the king, and is, in itself an eloquent and impressive achievement.. Yet his motives and intentions are not easy to divine, and it is Professor Warren's contention that concentration on the great crises of the reign can lead to distortion. Henry II was an enigma to contemporaries, and has excited widely divergent judgments ever since. Dramatic incidents of his reign, such as his quarrel with Archbishop Becket and his troubled relations with his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and his sons, have attracted the attention of historical novelists, playwrights, and filmmakers, but with no unanimity of interpretation
Five Stars Arrived in perfect condition (and is a wonderful book too).. Tedious reading with a poor narrative sense. Irving Warner The author clearly knows their topic. It is a pity they are unable to develop a clear and compelling narrative to the life of Henry II. Details, then details within details, thicken this soupy "read" until all sense of pleasure and color in reading about the life of Henry II evaporate. This is not a book for the general reader, even one with much background in the Middle Ages. Instead, "Henry II" is for scholars in search of finely woven exposition about the history of Henry. "Best Biography I've Ever Read" according to Pianissimo. This is not only the best biography of Henry II I've ever read, but it is one of the best non-fiction historical books I've ever read, too. The writing is lively, engaging, and often wryly amusing, though that may be in part because of the subject. Mr Warren does not in the least ignore or minimize the flaws of Henry II, but neither can he conceal a deep respect for this magnificent king. Too often, the tragedy of Thomas Becket and Henry II's relationship with the glamorous
L. From the Inside Flap"This must surely rank as one of the classic historical biographiesit will hold its place not only as a work of reference but as a piece of historical literature."—Observer"W. Dr. it is alive all through, a fine work by a professional historian who can write and has an eye for significant detail, without burying us under it."—Sunday Telegraph. Warren has written a life of the great Angevin whose scholarship and fair-mindedness should make it the classic account for the next fifty years. Warren's monumental celebration is m