{"product_id":"william-marshal-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 \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 \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 \u003cli\u003emore on Marshal's royal patrons and contemporaries, in particular the relationship between Marshal and his nemesis, King John. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-3700659\"\u003eDavid Crouch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 282\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138939332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138939331\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-HIS\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-HIS037010\"\u003eEurope | Medieval\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BIO\"\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BIO000000\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Crouch is Professor of Medieval History at the University of Hull and a Fellow of the British Academy. His recent publications include \u003cem\u003eThe English Aristocracy, 1070-1272: A Social Transformation\u003c\/em\u003e4 (2011), \u003ci\u003eLost Letters of Medieval Life\u003c\/i\u003e (2013) and \u003ci\u003eThe Acts and Letters of the Marshal Family, Marshals of England and Earls of Pembroke 1145-1248 \u003c\/i\u003e(2015).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44582221906157,"sku":"9781138939332","price":95.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_1904ae82-1fff-48a0-a88c-4bc81734ffc1.jpg?v=1702100199","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/es\/products\/william-marshal-9781138939332","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}