{"product_id":"william-marshal-david-crouch-9781138939332","title":"William Marshal","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Crouch's \u003ci\u003eWilliam Marshal, \u003c\/i\u003enow in its third edition, depicts this intriguing medieval figure as a ruthless opportunist, astute courtier, manipulative politician and a brutal but efficient soldier. Born the fourth son of a minor baron, he ended his days as Earl of Pembroke and Regent of England, and was the only medieval knight to have a contemporary biography written about him. Using this biography in addition to the many other primary sources dedicated to him, the author provides a narrative of William Marshal and a survey of the times in which he lived and also considers the problems and questions posed by the \u003ci\u003eHistory\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe third edition has been extensively updated and revised, and now includes: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexpanded sections on the reality of medieval tournaments and warfare as it is described in the biography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean in-depth study of Marshal's family life and children based on the latest research including material from the new edition of the Marshal family acts and letters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emore on Marshal's royal patrons and contemporaries, in particular the relationship between Marshal and his nemesis, King John. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilliam Marshal explores the world of medieval knighthood and the the aristocratic life of the times in engaging, readable prose, and is a unique resource for students of medieval history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Crouch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138939331\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138939332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 282\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.70d","brand":"David Crouch","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43989746876671,"sku":"9781138939332","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0b2f9366-64db-4f73-af47-8b251796f77c.jpg?v=1683301181","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/william-marshal-david-crouch-9781138939332","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}