Treachery and retribution : England's dukes, marquesses and earls, 1066-1707
Rawson, Andrew2017
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This is the history of England's turbulent times, told through the stories of the country's nobility. The book begins with the Norman Conquest in 1066 and ends with the union of England and Scotland in 1707. The nobility fought wars against Scotland in the north and against France on the Continent. They conquered Ireland and Wales and then had to deal with the rebellions that followed. This is the story of their abduction plots and assassination attempts and the brutal retribution when the treachery failed. It recalls the barons' rebellions and the peasant uprisings against the king. It also explains the reasons behind the family factions who fought for the crown, the most famous example being the War of the Roses. Also covered are the noble marriages arranged by the king to reward loyalty and maintain the balance of power.
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Author:
Rawson, Andrew, author
Imprint:
Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Military, 2017.
Collation:
vii, 200 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes QR code.Includes index.
ISBN:
9781473876248 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
BRN:
2508265
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