Richard and John: Kings at War

Richard and John: Kings at War

Legend and lore surround the history of kings Richard and John, from the ballads of Robin Hood and the novels of Sir Walter Scott to Hollywood movies. Frank McLynn has returned to the original sources to discover what Richard and John, the warring sons of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, were really like, and how their history measures up to the old legends. Â“With narrative panache and anecdotal detailâ€ (The Independent), McLynn explores the truth behind the early folklore tradition, confirming that Â“Richard was everything you'd hoped for, and his brother John was the toad you'd always suspected.â€
This is history at its bestÂ—a story well-told, thoroughly researched, unexpectedly revealing, and Â“a rattling good readâ€ (Spectator).

Country	USA
Brand	Da Capo Press
Manufacturer	Da Capo Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations, maps
Model	black & white illustrations, maps
ReleaseDate	2008-09-23
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780306817380

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