Title: Tales From the Long Twelfth Century
Description: This intriguin book tells the story of this great medieval era and the dynasty at its heart in an entirely new way. Departing from the usual king-centric, high-politics perspective, Richard Huscroft instead centres each of his chapters on the experiences of a particular man or woman who contributed to the broad sweep of events. This irresistible book deftly weaves together remarkable life-stories to illuminate anew the key themes of this exciting and formative era.
Subjects: Anjou, house of, Great britain, history, History, Great britain, history, medieval period, 1066-1485