William Marshal
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 302
ISBN-13: 9781138939325
Subjects: Knights and knighthood; Chivalry; Great britain, history; Pembroke, william marshal, earl of, 1144?-1219; Great britain, biography
Description: "David Crouch's William Marshal, now in its third edition, depicts this medieval figure as a ruthless opportunist, astute courtier, manipulative politician and a brutal but efficient soldier. Born the fourth son of a minor baron, he ended his days as Earl of Pembroke and Regent of England, and was the only medieval knight to have a contemporary biography written about him. Using this biography in addition to the many other primary sources dedicated to him, the author provides a narrative of William Marshal and a survey of the times in which he lived and also considers the problems and questions posed by the History"--Provided by publisher.