 | Richard I Subjects: Richard I King of England 1157–1199; Great Britain -- History -- Richard I 1189–1199; Great Britain -- Kings and rulers -- Biography; Neither a feckless knight-errant nor a king who neglected his kingdom, Richard I was in reality a masterful and businesslike ruler. In this wholly rewritten version of a classic account of the reign of Richard The Lionheart, John Gillingham scrutinizes the reasons for the King's fluctuating reputation over successive centuries and provides a convincing new interpretation of the significance of the reign. This edition includes a complete annotation and expanded bibliography. John Gillingham was formerly professor of medieval history at the London School of Economics. |
