This book is the representative work of William Stubbs, Professor of Modern History at Oxford University and founder of the School of Modern History at Oxford University. It starts from the political situation in England in the late period of Henry I when he faced the crisis of the crown prince, and ends with the political situation in England during the tragic death of Edward II. It covers the period of six kings: Henry II, Richard I, King John, Henry III, Edward I, and Edward II.
Was Henry, Duke of Normandy's claim to the throne of England legitimate? Why did his marriage to Eleanor become a necessary condition for him to seize the throne of England? What is the realistic logic behind the human tragedy that occurred when Henry II had a scuffle with his disciples? Why is Richard I called the "Lion-Hearted King"? What was Richard I's contribution to the Crusades? Why did King John become the "landless king"? Was Henry III's reign really uneventful? Why do historians think Edward I kicked off the co-ownership of England and Scotland? Why did Edward II die at the hands of his queen Isabella? This book will explain it in detail.
Reader comments
This book is like a wonderful historical drama. The author Stubbs is like a director, vividly presenting the history of the Plantagenet Dynasty in front of us. The book is rich in content, explained many historical questions🧐, and also allowed me to understand the development of Western civilization. Moreover, the translations of names of people and places in the book are very standardized, and the annotations are also very detailed. It's like a plug-in for a history novice like me😜. Reading this book feels like having a conversation across time and space with the author. It's really interesting!
Understanding the history of the Plantagenet dynasty is very helpful!
This book is like a wonderful historical drama. The author Stubbs is like a director, vividly presenting the history of the Plantagenet Dynasty in front of us. The book is rich in content, explained many historical questions🧐, and also allowed me to understand the development of Western civilization. Moreover, the translations of names of people and places in the book are very standardized, and the annotations are also very detailed. It's like a plug-in for a history novice like me😜. Reading this book feels like having a conversation across time and space with the author. It's really interesting!
Understanding the history of the Plantagenet dynasty is very helpful!