Title: William Marshal
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.
Subjects: Knights and knighthood, Chivalry, Great britain, history, Pembroke, william marshal, earl of, 1144?-1219, Great britain, biography, Regents, Biography, History, Nobility