A Great and Terrible King: Edward I and the Forging of Britain - Softcover

Morris, Marc

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1681771330 ISBN 13: 9781681771335

Publisher: Pegasus Books, 2016

Synopsis

In this book, Marc Morris examines afresh the forces that drove Edward throughout his relentless career: his character, his Christian faith, and his sense of England's destiny--a sense shaped in particular by the tales of the legendary King Arthur. He also explores the competing reasons that led Edward's opponents (including Robert Bruce) to resist him.

The result is a sweeping story, immaculately researched yet compellingly told, and a vivid picture of medieval Britain at the moment when its future was decided.

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Review:

Morris does a splendid job of distinguishing England, Scotland and Wales in geographic, topographic, political and cultural terms. His descriptions of battles, political shenanigans and betrayals are as clear as a bell and his enthusiasm for his subject helps to make this biography something of a page turner.

A painstakingly researched and highly readable account. Vivid details and an engaging narrative style bring the man and his period to life. Highly recommended for scholars and generalists alike interested in the Middle Ages.

A splendid example of the genre. An excellent, readable account of his reign.

Richly contextual treatment of a pivotal Medieval English monarch. An elucidating biography.

An informative and easily digestible account of the life of an important if often unattractive medieval monarch.

Uncommonly good. Edward was a remarkable man, and a great king. Marc Morris does him justice. It's compelling stuff.--Allan Massie, bestselling author of 'The Royal Stuarts'

Marc Morris is historical biography's newest star.

The title of Marc Morris' book is apt. No king of England had a greater impact on the peoples of Britain than Edward I. Morris has succeeded in writing a book for today.

Book Description:

The first popular biography of Edward I in a generation by a major new historian.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pegasus Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1681771330
• ISBN 13: 9781681771335
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 462