William Marshal: Knighthood, War and Chivalry, 1147-1219Ruthless opportunist, astute courtier, manipulative politician and brutal, efficient soldier: this is William Marshal as portrayed by David Crouch in his widely acclaimed biography of 'the Marshal'. With the new translation of the contemporary epic poem, Histoire de Giuillaume de Mareschal, and newly discovered documents, David Crouch has substantitvely re-worked and expanded his original volume. Now fully illustrated, this second edition represents a complete reappraisal of the career and character of this remarkable man, and provides a riveting account of the realities of aristocratic life in the age of chivalry. |
Contents
LIST OF MAPS GENEALOGICAL TABLES | |
The Problems of the Sources | |
chapter THE HOUSEHOLD KNIGHT | |
chapter THE MAKING OF A MAGNATE 11861205 | |
chapter THE MAKING OF A REGENT | |
Resignation Death and Afterwards | |
THE MARSHALS | |
LOVE AND LORDSHIP | |
THE CHIVALRY OF THE MARSHAL | |
LA BONE FIN VA TOUT | |
appendix THE KNIGHTS OF WILLIAM MARSHAL | |
appendix THE MARSHAL AND THE EARL MARSHAL | |
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