The Plantagenet Dynasty: 1215

1. A companion volume to The Plantagenets and The Hollow Crown, praised by BBC History Magazine, The Irish Times, and The Times, and named a Book of the Year by The Daily Telegraph;

2. Without 1215, there would be no modern democratic states. Learn about the historical foundations of modern democratic ideals, which remain deeply rooted 800 years later;

3. Fascinating details from medieval history, revealing the finer points hidden within the bigger picture. People who lived hundreds of years ago were once vivid, living people too;

4. 88 rare, full-color images perfectly portray medieval power and everyday life.