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Informationen zum Autor Graham E. Seel studied history at the University of St Andrews, 1982–1986. From there he proceeded to Cambridge University where he undertook a PGCE, for which he was awarded a Distinction. He has published widely on English history, and he is currently Head of History at St Paul’s School, London. Klappentext Through contextual analysis and by reassessing the chronicle evidence, Graham E. Seel presents a compelling reevaluation of the reign of King John. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements; List of Figures; Chapter 1 Outline of the Reign; Chapter 2 John in the Shadows, 1167–1199; Chapter 3 An ‘Imperial’ Inheritance?; Chapter 4 War of Succession and the Loss of Continental Territories, 1199–1204; Chapter 5 Efforts to Regain the French Territories, 1205–1214; Chapter 6 The British Perspective: Scotland, Ireland and Wales, 1199–1214; Chapter 7 Sacerdotium and Regnum, 1199–1214; Chapter 8 Administration, Justice and Finance; Chapter 9 Civil War: A False Start, 1215; Chapter 10 Civil War Renewed, 1215–1216; Chapter 11 Conclusion: Will the Real King John Please Stand Up?; Appendix; Notes; Bibliography; Further Reading; Questions; Index
