Bibliograph

The greatest knight, the remarkable life of William Marshal, the power behind five English thrones, Thomas Asbridge

Type

Label

The greatest knight, the remarkable life of William Marshal, the power behind five English thrones, Thomas Asbridge

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 393-423) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The greatest knight

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

932048376

Responsibility statement

Thomas Asbridge

Sub title

the remarkable life of William Marshal, the power behind five English thrones

Summary

Brings to life medieval England's most celebrated knight, William Marshal--who served under Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard the Lionheart, and his infamous brother, John--providing an unprecedented view of this age and the legendary warrior class that shaped it

Table Of Contents

Childhood & youth: becoming a knight -- Adulthood: a knight in service -- Middle age: a lord of the realm -- Old age: England's great magnate -- Epilogue

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