The Black Prince /anglais - Couverture souple

David, R. Cook

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1857598970 ISBN 13 : 9781857598971

Editeur : Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

This book tells the story of the life and times of the Black Prince, one of the greatest warriors of the Middle Ages and an exemplar of English chivalry. A legendary figure in English history, the Black Prince, the eldest son of King Edward III, achieved his greatest triumph at the Battle of Poitiers during the Hundred Years War between England and France. From his childhood the prince had a special devotion to Canterbury Cathedral, to which he gave generously throughout his lifetime. He is buried at the heart of the cathedral in one of its most magnificent tombs - adorned with an effigy, a painted canopy and the prince's own arms and armour.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A beautifully illustrated introduction to the life and times of the Black Prince. This book tells the story of the Black Prince, one of the greatest warriors of the Middle Ages and an exemplar of English chivalry. A legendary figure in English history, the Black Prince, the eldest son of King Edward III, achieved his greatest triumph at the Battle of Poitiers during the Hundred Years War between England and France. From his childhood the prince had a special devotion to Canterbury Cathedral, to which he gave generously throughout his lifetime. He is buried at the heart of the cathedral in one of its most magnificent tombs - adorned with an effigy, a painted canopy and the prince's own arms and armour.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1857598970
• ISBN 13: 9781857598971
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible