The White Ship: Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I?s Dream

Spencer, Charles

ISBN 10: 0008296804 ISBN 13: 9780008296803

Published by William Collins, 2020

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338 Pages, Illustrated. A Small Bump To The Top Of The Spine. Signed By The Author On The Title Page.1st Edition. Seller Inventory # 025902

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THE #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

‘As gripping as any thriller. History doesn't get any better than this’ BILL BRYSON

’A brilliant read … Game of Thrones but in the real world’ ANTHONY HOROWITZ

PICKED AS A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 BY THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, THE GUARDIAN, THE DAILY MAIL AND THE DAILY EXPRESS.

The sinking of the White Ship in 1120 is one of the greatest disasters England has ever suffered. In one catastrophic night, the king’s heir and the flower of Anglo-Norman society were drowned and the future of the crown was thrown violently off course.

In a riveting narrative, Charles Spencer follows the story from the Norman Conquest through to the decades that would become known as the Anarchy: a civil war of untold violence that saw families turn in on each other with English and Norman barons, rebellious Welsh princes and the Scottish king all playing a part in a desperate game of thrones. All because of the loss of one vessel – the White Ship – the medieval Titanic.

‘Highly enjoyable’ Simon Heffer
‘Brilliant’ Dan Jones
‘Fascinating’ Tom Bower

The #2 Sunday Times bestseller on Sunday 18 June 2021

Charles Spencer's book 'A Very Private School' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2024-04-01.

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Charles Spencer was educated at Eton College and obtained his degree in Modern History at Magdalen College, Oxford. He was a reporter on NBC’s Today show from 1986 until 1995, and is the author of four books, including the Sunday Times bestseller Blenheim: Battle for Europe (shortlisted for History Book of the Year, National Book Awards) and Prince Rupert: The Last Cavalier.

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Title: The White Ship: Conquest, Anarchy and the ...
Publisher: William Collins
Publication Date: 2020
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition

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THE WHITE SHIP - SIGNED, FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING

SPENCER Charles

Published by William Collins, London, 2020

ISBN 10: 0008296804 ISBN 13: 9780008296803

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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Signed by Charles Spencer to the Title Page. Both Book and the Dust Jacket are in As New condition. There are no inscriptions and the Dust Jacket has not been price clipped. This unread book is guaranteed to be a 1st Edition, 1st Printing. Publishers number 1 confirms that this is a first impression. The Jacket is protected by a clear, removable, archival protective covering. The book is professionally wrapped and packed with great care with bubble wrap and placed in a special book box to ensure that the book arrives at your destination in perfect condition. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 008580

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