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The White Ship
Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I’s Dream
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The White Ship
THE #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
The gripping Sunday Times bestselling book about the Anarchy in medieval England (Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I’s Dream)
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THE #2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
‘As gripping as any thriller. History doesn't get any better than this’ — BILL BRYSON
‘A brilliant read … Game of Thrones but in the real world’ — ANTHONY HOROWITZ
PICKED AS A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 BY THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, THE GUARDIAN, THE DAILY MAIL AND THE DAILY EXPRESS.
The sinking of the White Ship in 1120 is one of the greatest disasters England has ever suffered. In one catastrophic night, the king’s heir and the flower of Anglo-Norman society were drowned and the future of the crown was thrown violently off course.
In a riveting narrative, Charles Spencer follows the story from the Norman Conquest through to the decades that would become known as the Anarchy: a civil war of untold violence that saw families turn in on each other with English and Norman barons, rebellious Welsh princes and the Scottish king all playing a part in a desperate game of thrones. All because of the loss of one vessel – the White Ship – the medieval Titanic.
‘Highly enjoyable’ — Simon Heffer
‘Brilliant’ — Dan Jones
‘Fascinating’ — Tom Bower
The #2 Sunday Times bestseller on Sunday 18 June 2021
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The White Ship by Charles Spencer is praised for its vivid storytelling and engaging narrative style. It captures the drama and intrigue of the medieval period, focusing on a tragic event that reshaped British history. The book is recognised for its detailed character portraits and Spencer's ability to bring historical figures to life, combining thorough research with a gripping, almost cinematic approach to history.
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ISBN: 9780008296841
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 June 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: William Collins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Charles Spencer is author of a number of books including 'Killers of the King and Blenheim: Battle for Europe which was shortlisted for History Book of the Year at the 2005 National Book Awards. A former contributing Correspondent on the TODAY Show (NBC News), he is a Founder of the Althorp Literary Festival. His wife, Karen, founded and runs Whole Child International - a charity that champions abandoned and orphaned children in the Developing World.
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