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Caroline Burt's 'Arise, England' offers a captivating and insightful exploration of the pivotal role played by the Plantagenet kings in shaping the English state. Spanning the tumultuous period from 1199 to 1399, this engrossing account delves into the high-stakes political dramas that unfolded, including civil wars, depositions, regicide, and the ruthless execution of rebel lords. It chronicles the nation's grappling with international conflicts, devastating pandemics, economic crises, and the first major peasant uprising in English history.
Drawing upon original sources and compelling new research, Burt deftly weaves together the threads of governance, international relations, and the ambitions, egos, and abilities of the political actors of the time, drawing resonances with contemporary dynamics. The six Plantagenet kings, each with their own complex and multifaceted personalities – at times impressive, at others hateful – stride through the narrative. Yet, the true protagonist emerges as the evolving English state itself, a character as colourful and intricate as the monarchs who shaped its destiny.
Book ISBN: | 9780571311989 |
Book Author: | Caroline Burt |
Book Format: | Hardback |
Book Imprint: | Faber & Faber |
Book Publisher: | Faber & Faber |
Book Dimensions: | 242 x 163 x 52 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-04-04 |
Book Pagination: | 640 pages |
Book Weight: | 928g |
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