Richard of England; or, the Lion King. [A novel.]
Author : Thomas ARCHER (Comedian)
Publisher :
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 35,67 MB
Release : 1842
Category :
ISBN :
Richard the Lionheart
Author : W. B. Bartlett
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 27,9 MB
Release : 2018-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 144566271X
Book Description
The amazing life of Richard I, King of England, known to history as 'Richard the Lionheart', after his reputation for bravery exhibited fighting the 'Saracens' whilst crusading in the Holy Land.
Lionheart and Lackland
Author : Frank McLynn
Publisher : Random House
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 20,83 MB
Release : 2012-02-29
Category : History
ISBN : 1446449254
Book Description
Anyone who has seen The Lion in Winter will remember the vicious, compelling world of the Plantagenets and readers of the romance of Robin Hood will be familiar with the typecasting of Good King Richard, defending Christendom in the Holy Land, and Bad King John who usurps the kingdom in his absence. But do these popular stereotypes correspond with reality? In this sweeping narrative, celebrated historian Frank McLynn turns the tables on modern revisionist historians and shows these larger-than-life characters as they really were - crusading, fighting vicious wars in France, negotiating with the papacy, engaging in ruthless dynastic intrigue, often against each other: in Richard's case, even holding the kingdom together when fighting in the Holy Land; and in John's, losing Normandy, catastrophically agonising the barons over Magna Carta and losing the Crown Jewels in the Wash.
Richard the Lionheart
Author : John Gillingham
Publisher : Times Books(NY)
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 46,75 MB
Release : 1978
Category : History
ISBN :
Book Description
"Richard I (8 September 1157? 6 April 1199) was King of England from 6 July 1189 until his death. He also ruled as Duke of Normandy (as Richard IV), Duke of Aquitaine, Duke of Gascony, Lord of Cyprus, Count of Anjou, Count of Maine, Count of Nantes, and Overlord of Brittany at various times during the same period. He was known as Richard Cœur de Lion, or Richard the Lionheart, even before his accession, because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior. The Saracens called him Melek-Ric or Malek al-Inkitar? King of England."--Wikipedia.
Richard the Lionheart
Author : Hourly History
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 37,9 MB
Release : 2017-09-20
Category :
ISBN : 9781975970611
Book Description
Richard the Lionheart You might have heard of King Richard-the Lionhearted, the "good king" in the tales of Robin Hood. But what do you really know about this twelfth-century ruler of England? Do you know why he left England, or why he was taken prisoner by another sovereign as he tried to return? Did you know Richard had other brothers besides the famed scoundrel, Prince John? Have you heard tales of Richard not only as a missing king but as a leader who rode boldly into battle alongside his knights? Inside you will read about... - From Aquitaine to King of England - Beginnings of a Crusade - The Way to Palestine - Sea Battles and Sieges - A Captive King - The Last Five Years And much more! In this book, you'll learn the actual story of King Richard, a king who may not have been exactly "good," but was certainly brave, charismatic, and dashing-a historical character with a story to remember.
The Book of the Lion
Author : Michael Cadnum
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 37,12 MB
Release : 2001-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1101142561
Book Description
A National Book Award nominee! Returning to the same era of his "In a Dark Wood", Cadnum's majestic novel--part mystery, part history--chronicles the pageantry and brutality of the Crusades under King Richard. Edmund, a young apprentice, is awaiting punishment as a counterfeiter when a knight intervenes on his behalf--and compels Edmund to join Richard Lionheart's forces in the Holy Land. There, amidst the savagery of the twelfth-century Crusades, Edmund learns both courage and compassion, and discovers that cruelty is sometimes considered the will of Heaven. Set in medieval England and the war-torn shores of the Middle East, Cadnum's tale weaves together a rich tapestry of storms at sea, the brutality of hand-to-hand combat, and one of the classic horse and lance battles in recorded history--the Battle of Arsuf.
Lionheart
Author : Richard I
Publisher : Spiffing Covers
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 28,52 MB
Release : 2014-10-02
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9781910256565
Book Description
The diary of the second king of the Plantagenet dynasty who lived in England only six months during his ten year reign.
Richard the Lionheart
Author : Jean Flori
Publisher :
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 11,36 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Crusades
ISBN : 9780748620470
Book Description
Examines both Richard's role as prince and king in history, and also analyses the different and sometimes controversial elements which, for the chroniclers of his day, helped to make Richard a true model of chivalry
The Story of England
Author : Samuel Harding
Publisher : Perennial Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 14,24 MB
Release : 2018-03-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1531265014
Book Description
From the city of Calais, on the northern coast of France, one may look over the water on a clear day and see the white cliffs of Dover, in England. At this point the English Channel is only twenty-one miles wide. But this narrow water has dangerous currents, and often fierce winds sweep over it, so that small ships find it hard to cross. This rough Channel has more than once spoiled the plans of England's enemies, and the English people have many times thanked God for their protecting seas.
Warriors of God
Author : James Reston, Jr.
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 50,36 MB
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : History
ISBN : 030743012X
Book Description
Acclaimed author James Reston, Jr.'s Warriors of God is the rich and engaging account of the Third Crusade (1187-1192), a conflict that would shape world history for centuries and which can still be felt in the Middle East and throughout the world today. James Reston, Jr. offers a gripping narrative of the epic battle that left Jerusalem in Muslim hands until the twentieth century, bringing an objective perspective to the gallantry, greed, and religious fervor that fueled the bloody clash between Christians and Muslims. As he recounts this rousing story, Reston brings to life the two legendary figures who led their armies against each other. He offers compelling portraits of Saladin, the wise and highly cultured leader who created a united empire, and Richard the Lionheart, the romantic personification of chivalry who emerges here in his full complexity and contradictions. From its riveting scenes of blood-soaked battles to its pageant of fascinating, larger-than-life characters, Warriors of God is essential history, history that helps us understand today's world.
