The greatest knight: the remarkable life of William Marshal, the power behind five English thrones

The story of the largely forgotten William Marshal Pembroke of the English medieval period, who, "as a five-year-old boy ... was sentenced to execution and led to the gallows, yet this landless younger son survived his brush with death, and went on to train as a medieval knight. Against all odd...

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Main Author: Asbridge, Thomas S. 1969- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Ecco 2014
Edition:1. Ecco paperback ed.
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Summary:The story of the largely forgotten William Marshal Pembroke of the English medieval period, who, "as a five-year-old boy ... was sentenced to execution and led to the gallows, yet this landless younger son survived his brush with death, and went on to train as a medieval knight. Against all odds, [he] rose through the ranks--serving at the right hand of five English monarchs--to become a celebrated tournament champion, a baron and politician and, ultimately, regent of the realm"--Amazon.com
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:XX, 444 S., [8] Bl. Ill., Kt. 24 cm