William Marshal: Knighthood, War and Chivalry, 1147-1219
by David Crouch
The Medieval World [Longman] (1990)
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"David Crouch's William Marshal, now in its third edition, depicts this medieval figure as a ruthless opportunist, astute courtier, manipulative politician and a brutal but efficient soldier. Born the fourth son of a minor baron, he ended his days as Earl of Pembroke and Regent of England, and was the only medieval knight to have a contemporary biography written about him. Using this biography in addition to the many other primary sources dedicated to him, the author provides a narrative of show more William Marshal and a survey of the times in which he lived and also considers the problems and questions posed by the History"--Provided by publisher. show lessTags
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An excellent analysis of the sources for the Marshal's life and career, a critical evaluation of the remarkable Histoire and the evidence of charters. The more thematic last third of the book is rather dry reading, however.
A significant work on the life and times of William Marshal, as well as a study of it's main source, L'Histoire de Guillaume de Marechal, presented in an accessible and readable style. The book is packed with facts and detailed information, much more than the number of pages would suggest, as well as an excellent bibliography and copious amounts of notes. I would have liked more illustrations, but that is a minor quibble. Well-written and evidencing sterling research, this is a serious work of medieval history.
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David Crouch is Professor of Medieval History at the University of Hull and a Fellow of the British Academy. His recent publications include The English Aristocracy, 1070-1272: A Social Transformation (2011), Lost Letters of Medieval Life (2013) and The Acts and Letters of the Marshal Family, Marshals of England and Earls of Pembroke 1145-1248 show more (2015). show less
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- Canonical title
- William Marshal: Knighthood, War and Chivalry, 1147-1219
- People/Characters
- William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke
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- History, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 942.03 — History & geography History of Europe England and Wales England Plantagenet 1154-1399
- LCC
- DA209 .P4 .C73 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Great Britain History of Great Britain England History By period Early and medieval to 1485 1154-1485. Angevins. Plantagenets.
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- English
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