WORST MEDIEVAL MONARCHS.

WORST MEDIEVAL MONARCHS. | PHIL. BRADFORD

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Medieval England - a time of conflict & civil war, where the throne, usually passed from father to son, could be usurped by the strong & ruthless. Personally I tend to get a bit mixed up between all the Henrys & Edwards & it's only those who have caught the public imagination, i.e. Richard I (through his fictional links with Robin Hood) who stand out. (continued)

OutsmartYourShelf This book looks at five monarchs who, viewed against the expectations of Kings at the time, were the eras greatest failures: Stephen battled his cousin Matilda for the throne & yet her son succeeded him, John is synonymous with being a duplicitous throne stealer, Edward II is viewed as weak, Richard II as a bit of a spoilt brat, whilst Richard III can never shake the accusations of the murders of his two young nephews. 1y

OutsmartYourShelf This book looks at the historical evidence for the truth behind the rumours & looks at how their reputations evolved following their deaths. The author puts a slightly different spin on things as they briefly review the changing schools of thought about each King throughout the ages, & also looks at how they have been portrayed in plays, films, fiction books, etc. 1y

OutsmartYourShelf I thought it was an interesting & informative read, although it was a little dry to read in places. 4🌟

My thanks to #NetGalley & publishers, Pen & Sword History, for the opportunity to read an ARC.

Full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5722043485
Read 17th-27th Sept 2023

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Andrew65 This looks good 👏👏👏 1y

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