The Middle Ages (Royal History of England) [Paperback]

John Gillingham (Author), Peter Earle (Author), Antonia Fraser (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0520227999 | ISBN-13: 978-0520227996 | Publication Date: November 29, 2000 | Edition: 1

This volume opens with the Norman conquest, William I's bold incursion in 1066 that propelled a new dynasty to the throne of England, and covers three centuries of drama, intrigue, loyalty, betrayal, courage, cowardice, and crime.
About the series A Royal History of England:
From the beginning of monarchical power in Norman times to the present queen, the British royal family has experienced many scandals, triumphs, and changes in public image, but few of their reigns can be described as uneventful. With contributions by specialist authors and contemporary illustrations of royal heraldry and coats of arms, Antonia Fraser has edited a definitive and entertaining history of one of the most powerful monarchies in the world.

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From Library Journal

This five-volume series covers several centuries of English history, from the Battle of Hastings in 1066 to the death of Princess Diana, the fire that decimated Windsor Castle, and the Queen Mother's 99th birthday in 1999. Each volume offers loads of illustrations, both artworks and photos, as well as informative though not overly detailed text. Better for casual readers and students through high school.
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About the Author

Antonia Fraser is editor of the best-selling updated edition of The Lives of the Kings and Queens of England (California, 1999), as well as several other best-selling histories including The Gunpowder Plot. Text by John Gillingham and Peter Earle.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: University of California Press; 1 edition (November 29, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0520227999
• ISBN-13: 978-0520227996
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #912,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Basic and easy reading, November 5, 2003

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It's not great history but it's short and readable and has nice pictures. I read a lot of history but I've always had trouble sorting out all those Henries and Edwards in between William the Conqueror and Henry VIII and this was a great help. It goes from William the Conqueror up to 1400, which is when Henry IV bumped off Richard II. It's only 117 pages, some of which are illustrations so you just get the basic stories of the kings and queens. There's a little about Wales and Scotland but, even allowing for its brevity, Ireland is short-changed. It reminded me at times of Sellar and Yates's "1066 and All That" which parodies potted histories and snap judgments and I don't know what professional historians think of its accuracy, but it does the job it sets out to do.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, July 7, 2009

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This review is from: The Middle Ages (Royal History of England) (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book. I love Antonio Fraser. The book is in good shape and very readable. I appreciate that. Thank you.