King Rufus - Couverture souple

Mason, Emma

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0752446355 ISBN 13 : 9780752446356

Editeur : The History Press, 2008

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The future William II was born in the late 1050s the third son of William the Conqueror. The younger William, nicknamed Rufus because of his ruddy cheeks at first had no great expectations of succeeding to the throne. The situation changed when Robert, the Conquerors eldest son, repeatedly rebelled against his father, and Richard, the kings second son, was killed in a hunting accident in the New Forest. When the Conqueror was dying in 1087, he designated William as heir to the English throne. Emma Masons biography tells the story of William Rufus, King of England from 1087-1100 and reveals for the first time the truth behind his death whilst hunting in the new forest settling one of medieval Englands most enduring mysteries.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Emma Mason was, until her recent retirement, Senior Lecturer in History at Birkbeck College, London. She has written extensively on medieval England and William Rufus in particular. Her other books include, The House of Godwine: The History of a Dynasty, Norman Kingship and Westminster Abbey & its People. She has contributed to several Radio 4 historical documentaries including Document and Historical Inquests.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: The History Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0752446355
• ISBN 13: 9780752446356
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288