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Henry I

By C. Warren Hollister
Series: The English Monarchs Series
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Henry I by C. Warren Hollister offers a richly detailed biography of the life and reign of Henry I, the youngest son of William the Conqueror. The book explores his rise to power, his strategies for consolidating authority, and his influence on the development of the English monarchy. Hollister provides insights into Henry's administrative innovations and political manoeuvres within the turbulent tapestry of medieval Europe.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by medieval history and the intricacies of royal power dynamics, as it provides a detailed portrait of an English monarch whose reign was pivotal in shaping the country's feudal landscape. This compelling biography explores themes of political strategy, ambition, and governance in a time of societal transformation, making it ideal for those who appreciate rich historical narratives.

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This title paints a portrait of Henry I, son of William the Conqueror. The author vividly describes Henry's life and reign in a time of fundamental change in the Anglo-Norman world.

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This biography, written by one of the most distinguished medievalists of his generation, paints a new portrait of Henry I, son of William the Conqueror.

Not the brutal, greedy, and repressive king that has been supposed, Henry was the ultimate pragmatist and a man of keen intelligence who desired peace, C. Warren Hollister shows.

He vividly describes Henry's life and reign in a time of fundamental change in the Anglo-Norman world.

Series: The English Monarchs Series

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Henry I by C. Warren Hollister has been praised for its thorough research and readability, offering a fresh assessment of Henry I's reign. It's described as a scholarly and witty biography, considered a monumental work in its field and likely to become the standard reference on the subject.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300098297

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 16 b-w illus.

Contributors:

  • Edited by Amanda Clark Frost

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 885g

Pages: 588

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Biography & Memoir C. Warren Hollister European History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Political Biographies Series: The English Monarchs Series

About the Author

C. Warren Hollister was professor of history emeritus at the University of California, Santa Barbara before his death in 1997.

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