England in the Middle Ages - Simpson, Peter
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Following on from the popular first book in this series covering the Norman period, "The Angevins" traces the establishment and growth of the English nation state. Covering the reigns of Henry II, Richard I and the infamous King John, the narrative flows from the ending of the civil war known as the Anarchy to the First Baron's War and the Magna Carta. With over 190 illustrations and maps, the format has been designed to enable the reader to absorb the essence of the period. This is a serious history book with easy readability. The author's encyclopedic knowledge of the English Middle Ages has…mehr

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Following on from the popular first book in this series covering the Norman period, "The Angevins" traces the establishment and growth of the English nation state. Covering the reigns of Henry II, Richard I and the infamous King John, the narrative flows from the ending of the civil war known as the Anarchy to the First Baron's War and the Magna Carta. With over 190 illustrations and maps, the format has been designed to enable the reader to absorb the essence of the period. This is a serious history book with easy readability. The author's encyclopedic knowledge of the English Middle Ages has enabled him to delve into fascinating details of the time and the links with England today to be found in language, institutions and places. "England in the Middle Ages: The Angevins" is ideal for scholars, students, visitors to England, and for the general history reader.
Autorenporträt
Peter Simpson has spent a lifetime studying the history of his native England after graduating from the University of Kent with a B.A. in the subject. His experiences in global business and travel have allowed him to explain the science, technology and business developments of the Middle Ages while his interest in art and architecture brings a sensitive interpretation to the aesthetics of the time. He is a member of the Medieval Academy of America. In writing this series of books on England in the High Middle Ages he has set out to bring this formative period of the British State to scholars, students and the general history reader. Peter and his wife Donna own and manage a specialized Market Research and Consulting firm and live in Lewiston, New York and Estero, Florida with a collection of cats.