The Greatest Knight - The Remarkable Life of William Marshal, the Power Behind Five

A renowned scholar brings to life medieval England's most celebrated knight, William Marshal—who served under such rulers as Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard the Lionheart and his infamous brother, John—providing an unprecedented and intimate view of this age and the legendary warrior class that shaped it. 35,000 first printing. By the author of The Crusades . Illustrations.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Asbridge
• Publisher: Ecco Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.12.2014
• EAN: 9780062262059
• ISBN: 978-0-06-226205-9
• No. of pages: 464
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 37 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Biographies, autobiographies; HISTORY: Social History, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Historical, HISTORY: Medieval, HISTORY: Reference, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Military, HISTORY: Europe / Great Britain, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Reference, HISTORY: Military / Weapons, HISTORY: Europe / Great Britain / Middle Ages (449-1066)