{"product_id":"william-marshal-paperback","title":"William Marshal - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Crouch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Crouch's \u003ci\u003eWilliam Marshal, \u003c\/i\u003enow in its third edition, depicts this intriguing medieval figure as a ruthless opportunist, astute courtier, manipulative politician and a brutal but efficient soldier. Born the fourth son of a minor baron, he ended his days as Earl of Pembroke and Regent of England, and was the only medieval knight to have a contemporary biography written about him. Using this biography in addition to the many other primary sources dedicated to him, the author provides a narrative of William Marshal and a survey of the times in which he lived and also considers the problems and questions posed by the \u003ci\u003eHistory\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third edition has been extensively updated and revised, and now includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eexpanded sections on the reality of medieval tournaments and warfare as it is described in the biography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ean in-depth study of Marshal's family life and children based on the latest research including material from the new edition of the Marshal family acts and letters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003emore on Marshal's royal patrons and contemporaries, in particular the relationship between Marshal and his nemesis, King John. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam Marshal explores the world of medieval knighthood and the the aristocratic life of the times in engaging, readable prose, and is a unique resource for students of medieval history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Crouch is Professor of Medieval History at the University of Hull and a Fellow of the British Academy. His recent publications include \u003cem\u003eThe English Aristocracy, 1070-1272: A Social Transformation\u003c\/em\u003e4 (2011), \u003ci\u003eLost Letters of Medieval Life\u003c\/i\u003e (2013) and \u003ci\u003eThe Acts and Letters of the Marshal Family, Marshals of England and Earls of Pembroke 1145-1248 \u003c\/i\u003e(2015).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 282\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.1 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 03, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42738418319423,"sku":"9781138939332","price":124.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/b15bf4165358b105dcd20cb018d509f1.webp?v=1765153241","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/william-marshal-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}