Clash of crowns : William the Conqueror, Richard Lionheart, and Eleanor of Aquitaine: a story of bloodshed, betrayal, and revenge

McAuliffe, Mary2012

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Conflict between England and France was a fact of life for centuries, but few realise that its origins date from the time of the Vikings. McAuliffe takes the reader back to this dramatic era providing the fascinating context for this clash of crowns

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Main title:

Clash of crowns : William the Conqueror, Richard Lionheart, and Eleanor of Aquitaine: a story of bloodshed, betrayal, and revenge / by Mary McAuliffe

Author:

McAuliffe, Mary

Imprint:

Lanham Rowman & Littlefield 2012

Collation:

265 p. illustrations map

Contents:

Merlin's prophecyTurning pointRollo the VikingFathers and sonsThe virgin and the queenThe golden table of SicilyTo Jerusalem!The lion at bayA world of enemiesLionheart's returnThe rock of AndelyThe treasure of ChalusPhilip and JohnLionheart's proud daughter.

ISBN:

9781442214712 (hbk)

Dewey class:

942.032 CLA

Local class:

942.032

Language:

English

Subject:

King Richard I 'The Lionheart' (England), 1157-1199King Philip II (France), 1165-1223Great Britain -- History -- Richard I, 1189-1199Eleanor of Aquitaine, 1122-1204Plantagenet, House ofFrance -- History -- Philip II Augustus, 1180-1223

BRN:

2040