Martin J. Dougherty Kings and Queens of the Medieval World

 
9781782746119: Martin J. Dougherty Kings and Queens of the Medieval World

Synopsis

The Great, the Pious, the Fair; the Wise, the Lame, the Mad. Imprisoned, deposed, exiled. Excommunicated, assassinated; devout, debauched; loved, loathed - the Middle Ages produced a fascinating array of monarchs. From Britain to Russia, from Scandinavia to Sicily, from the 9th century CE to the completion of the Reconquista of Spain in 1492, Kings & Queens of the Medieval World explores the captivating stories of monarchs from all across Europe. Arranged thematically, the book groups the kings and queens by their achievements military leaders, law-makers, religious reformers, patrons of the arts. Product Information: ISBN: 9781782746119 Author: Martin J. Dougherty Publisher: Amber Books Format: Paperback Pages: 224 Dimensions: 24.5 x 19 x 1.5cm

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