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A kingly history
Richard of Bordeaux and Henry of Bolingbroke, cousins born just three months apart, were 10 years old when Richard became king of England. They were 32 when Henry deposed him and became king in his place. Now, the story behind one of the strangest and most fateful events in English history is brought to vivid life.
Richard had birthright on his side, and a profound belief in his own God-given majesty. But beyond that, he lacked all qualities of leadership. A narcissist who did not understand or accept the principles that underpinned his rule, he was neither a warrior defending his kingdom, nor a lawgiver whose justice protected his people. Instead, he declared that “his laws were in his own mouth,” and acted accordingly.
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“A dazzling tour de force of epic royal history: a compulsive, unputdownable real-life thriller, a gripping portrait of ruthless power politics, and a study of British tyranny based on deep archival research and masterful scholarship. A tragedy of personality, paranoia, and megalomania written with delicacy and elegance by one of Britain’s most brilliant historians at the top of her game.” —Simon Sebag Montefiore
Additional Book Details
Pages: | 688 |
Release Date: | October 15, 2024 |
ISBN: | 9781982139209 |
Club ID: | 1430337 |
Format: | Regular Print |