Plantagenet dynasty

The Plantagenets: The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England

The first Plantagenet kings inherited a fragmented, blood-soaked kingdom from the Normans, but they built it into an empire that, at its peak, stretched from Scotland to Jerusalem. In this epic history, Dan Jones argues that the Tudor monarchs were far inferior to the equally energetic, courageous, and resourceful Plantagenet kings who came before them.
The Plantagenet queens also included a number of strong women. Matilda, granddaughter of William the Conqueror, chose to ignite a bloody civil war rather than relinquish her claim to the throne. Eleanor of Aquitaine became Queen of France and later of England. One of Eleanor's sons, Richard the Lionheart, bravely challenged Saladin during the Third Crusade, only to be assassinated on his way back. Eleanor's other son, King John, was forced to submit to his subjects and sign the Magna Carta, a contract that became the foundation of our Bill of Rights. The Plantagenets shaped England into the country we know today and established many of the laws and political practices we have adopted in creating our own government.
This era saw chivalry, the Crusades, Thomas Becket, the rise of powerful monastic orders, the Black Death, the founding of Parliament, the Black Prince, and the Hundred Years' War. "The Plantagenets" is written by a gifted young historian. Fans of "A Song of Ice and Fire" will enjoy it. Readers who have devoured the history of Henry VIII and marveled at the cunning, treachery, and charm of Britain's most famous monarchs will also enjoy "The Plantagenets."
"This fascinating history tells the story of a dynasty full of human strengths and weaknesses, proving that its author is a historian of exceptional talent."
—The Sunday Telegraph
“The story is grippingly told… ‘The House of Plantagenet’ is satisfying and a real pleasure to read. It’s a real-life ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ without the added monsters.”
——Literary Review
"This is a delightful narrative history, its pages packed with vibrant characters, vivid descriptions of battles and tournaments, ladies in fine velvets, and knights in gleaming armor."
——Evening Standard
A first-world bestseller, selected as Book of the Year by The Times (London) and The Observer (London) "Exceptional! Magnificently written and grippingly told, this is narrative history at its finest. A vibrant account of palace intrigue, murderous schemes and brutal wars, this is a riot of dynastic history, spanning two centuries of British history."
—Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of Jerusalem: A Biography “This is history at its most epic and thrilling. I cannot believe there is anyone who would not have great fun with it.”
—Tom Holland, author of The Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic "The Plantagenet dynasty played a decisive role in shaping the English nation, and Dan Jones tells their story with wit, verve, and vivid insight. This is a rousing history and a brilliant portrait of a brilliant, brutal, and bloodthirsty dynasty – a refreshing read."
—Helen Castor, author of She-Wolf: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth “Dan Jones, a protégé of David Starkey, has the erudition of his mentor but displays the agility and sensibility of a novelist… This is a remarkable popular history. ‘The Plantagenets’ is proof that contemporary history can explore the medieval world with grace, wit, and verve.”
—The Observer (London)
"This thrilling narrative history is above all a great story, full of bloodshed, clashes of personalities, betrayal, and the fury of the famous Plantagenets. Jones is an excellent guide, guiding us through this turbulent world. 'The House of Plantagenet' succeeds in making this extraordinary family vivid and captivating."
—The Telegraph

2015-08-01

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