Summary - The Plantagenets: Based On The Book By Dan Jones

SUMMARY

THE PLANTAGENETS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY DAN JONES

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BRIEF BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The Shadow of the Conqueror - Succession Crisis and the White Ship

The Anarchy - War Between Stephen and Matilda

The Rise of Henry II and the Angevin Empire

Conflict with the Church and Family Strife

The Reigns of Richard I and John - Crusades and Loss of Territory

Magna Carta and the Troubled Reign of Henry III

Edward I - Conquest and the Seeds of Conflict with Scotland

Edward II - A Reign of Favourites and Failure

The Dawn of Edward III and the Gathering Storm with France

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Dan Jones's work chronicles the tumultuous reign of the Plantagenet kings, beginning with Henry II. This powerful dynasty ruled England for over two centuries, navigating conflicts with neighboring kingdoms like France, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. The narrative explores pivotal moments, including power struggles, wars, and the evolution of English law and government. It delves into the lives of warrior kings and the dramatic events that forged the foundations of England as a nation, examining themes of ambition, conflict, and the shaping of national identity.

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Date de publication

Livre audio : 22 mars 2025