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Book Synopsis: The New York Times bestseller, from the author of Powers and Thrones, that tells the story of Britain’s greatest and worst dynasty—“a real-life Game of Thrones” (The Wall Street Journal)
The first Plantagenet kings inherited a blood-soaked realm from the Normans and transformed it into an empire that stretched at its peak from Scotland to Jerusalem. In this epic narrative history of courage, treachery, ambition, and deception, Dan Jones resurrects the unruly royal dynasty that preceded the Tudors. They produced England’s best and worst kings: Henry II and his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, twice a queen and the most famous woman in Christendom; their son Richard the Lionheart, who fought Saladin in the Third Crusade; and his conniving brother King John, who was forced to grant his people new rights under the Magna Carta, the basis for our own bill of rights. Combining the latest academic research with a gift for storytelling, Jones vividly recreates the great battles of Bannockburn, Crécy, and Sluys and reveals how the maligned kings Edward II and Richard II met their downfalls. This is the era of chivalry and the Black Death, the Knights Templar, the founding of parliament, and the Hundred Years’ War, when England’s national identity was forged by the sword.
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Discover the riveting story of Britain's greatest and worst dynasty with "The Plantagenets: The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England". Authored by the acclaimed writer of Powers and Thrones, this New York Times bestseller is a captivating narrative that will transport you into a real-life Game of Thrones. From the blood-soaked realm inherited by the first Plantagenet kings to the transformation of a fragmented land into a formidable empire, this book chronicles the journey of England's legendary lineage.
Uncover the captivating tales of courage, treachery, ambition, and deception that shaped the destiny of a nation. Written with meticulous attention to historical accuracy, Dan Jones brings to life the remarkable stories of unforgettable characters such as the powerful Henry II and his indomitable wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard the Lionheart who braved the Third Crusade against Saladin, and the scheming King John who reluctantly granted his people new rights under the Magna Carta.
Prepare to be immersed in the captivating era of chivalry, the Black Death, and the Knights Templar. Witness the pivotal moments that defined England's national identity, including the founding of parliament and the heart-wrenching battles of Bannockburn, Crécy, and Sluys. Through a perfect blend of academic research and masterful storytelling, Jones transports you to a time when the fate of nations hung in the balance, and the sword was the ultimate arbiter of power.
If you are a history enthusiast seeking a spellbinding account of the Plantagenet dynasty, "The Plantagenets: The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England" is a must-read. Get your copy today and embark on an epic journey through the captivating annals of England's past.
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