William II : the red king
Gillingham, John2015
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As a successor to William the Conqueror it was William Rufus who had to establish permanent Norman rule. A ruthless man, he frequently argued with his older brother Robert over their father's inheritance - but he also handed out effective justice, leaving as his legacy one of the most extraordinary of all medieval buildings, Westminster Hall.
Main title:
William II : the red king / John Gillingham.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Allen lane, 2015.
Collation:
116 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : colour illustrations, map, genealogical table ; 19 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
1.The Personality of the King: Evidence and Interpretations -- 2.Taking the Throne -- 3.The English Church -- 4.Sex in Court -- 5.Normandy, Maine and Britain -- 6.Secular Society -- 7.At War on Land and Sea -- 8.Assassination.
ISBN:
9780141978550
Dewey class:
942.022092942.022
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
263139
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Biography | 942.022 WIL | Available |