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PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA

ISBN-10147286087X

ISBN-139781472860873

eBay Product ID (ePID)8062155673

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Book Title1217 : the Battles That Saved England

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2024

TopicEurope / Great Britain / Norman Conquest to Late Medieval (1066-1485), Military / Medieval, Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), Europe / Great Britain / General

IllustratorYes

GenreHistory

AuthorCatherine Hanley

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight19 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width6.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"Clear, colourful account...crackles with military drama, and features many memorable historical characters...a thrilling episode from England's medieval history." -- Dan Jones, The Sunday Times "Meticulous research and a perfectly crafted, well-paced narrative will transport you to one of the most important moments in the story of England." -- Matt Lewis, host of the 'Gone Medieval' podcast "A treasure of a book, highly recommended." -- Michael Livingston, author of 'Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King' "A fascinating history of the tumultuous events during the final months of John's reign and the re-birth of England under his son Henry." -- Professor Kelly DeVries "Catherine Hanley takes readers on a journey to the tumultuous era of the Baron's War, recounting this real life Game of Thrones with genuine narrative flair. A must read for history buffs, and any fans of an epic yarn." -- Richard Cullen, bestselling author of the 'Wolf of Kings' series, "Clear, colourful account...crackles with military drama, and features many memorable historical characters...a thrilling episode from England's medieval history." -- Dan Jones, The Sunday Times "Meticulous research and a perfectly crafted, well-paced narrative will transport you to one of the most important moments in the story of England." -- Matt Lewis, host of the 'Gone Medieval' podcast "Complex and exciting." -- Military History Matters "A treasure of a book, highly recommended." -- Michael Livingston, author of 'Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King' "A fascinating history of the tumultuous events during the final months of John's reign and the re-birth of England under his son Henry." -- Professor Kelly DeVries "Catherine Hanley takes readers on a journey to the tumultuous era of the Baron's War, recounting this real life Game of Thrones with genuine narrative flair. A must read for history buffs, and any fans of an epic yarn." -- Richard Cullen, bestselling author of the 'Wolf of Kings' series, "Meticulous research and a perfectly crafted, well-paced narrative will transport you to one of the most important moments in the story of England." -- Matt Lewis, host of the 'Gone Medieval' podcast "A treasure of a book, highly recommended." -- Michael Livingston, author of 'Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King' "A fascinating history of the tumultuous events during the final months of John's reign and the re-birth of England under his son Henry." -- Professor Kelly DeVries "With 1217: The Battles That Saved England , Catherine Hanley takes readers on a journey to the tumultuous era of the Baron's War, recounting this real life Game of Thrones with genuine narrative flair. A must read for history buffs, and any fans of an epic yarn." -- Richard Cullen, bestselling author of the 'Wolf of Kings' series, "Clear, colourful account...crackles with military drama, and features many memorable historical characters...a thrilling episode from England's medieval history." -- Dan Jones, The Sunday Times "Meticulous research and a perfectly crafted, well-paced narrative will transport you to one of the most important moments in the story of England." -- Matt Lewis, host of the 'Gone Medieval' podcast "Complex and exciting." -- Military History Matters "A treasure of a book, highly recommended." -- Michael Livingston, author of 'Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King' "A fascinating history of the tumultuous events during the final months of John's reign and the re-birth of England under his son Henry." -- Professor Kelly DeVries "Catherine Hanley takes readers on a journey to the tumultuous era of the Baron's War, recounting this real life Game of Thrones with genuine narrative flair. A must read for history buffs, and any fans of an epic yarn." -- Richard Cullen, bestselling author of the 'Wolf of Kings' series "An insightful look at a key but underrecognized moment in English history. History buffs will love it." -- Library Journal "A wonderful read." -- History Nerds United "Writer and historian Catherine Hanley is an expert in this time and skillfully guides the reader through complex issues of military warfare, hereditary succession, and the strict gender and class roles of 13th Century England...1217-The Battles That Saved England is a page-turning, accessible, scholarly account of this fascinating and too often ignored period of history." -- The Media Room "Catherine Hanley has a clear, direct way of explaining events, weaving in extracts from chronicles." -- Sifa Elizabeth Reads "Those interested in English history will find it to be a good read. The focus on military history will also find an audience among both casual readers and students in the field." -- Medievalists.net., "Clear, colourful account...crackles with military drama, and features many memorable historical characters...a thrilling episode from England's medieval history." -- Dan Jones, The Sunday Times "Meticulous research and a perfectly crafted, well-paced narrative will transport you to one of the most important moments in the story of England." -- Matt Lewis, host of the 'Gone Medieval' podcast "Complex and exciting." -- Military History Matters "A treasure of a book, highly recommended." -- Michael Livingston, author of 'Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King' "A fascinating history of the tumultuous events during the final months of John's reign and the re-birth of England under his son Henry." -- Professor Kelly DeVries "Catherine Hanley takes readers on a journey to the tumultuous era of the Baron's War, recounting this real life Game of Thrones with genuine narrative flair. A must read for history buffs, and any fans of an epic yarn." -- Richard Cullen, bestselling author of the 'Wolf of Kings' series "An insightful look at a key but underrecognized moment in English history. History buffs will love it." -- Library Journal "A wonderful read." -- History Nerds United "Writer and historian Catherine Hanley is an expert in this time and skillfully guides the reader through complex issues of military warfare, hereditary succession, and the strict gender and class roles of 13th Century England...1217-The Battles That Saved England is a page-turning, accessible, scholarly account of this fascinating and too often ignored period of history." -- The Media Room "Catherine Hanley has a clear, direct way of explaining events, weaving in extracts from chronicles." -- Sifa Elizabeth Reads, "Meticulous research and a perfectly crafted, well-paced narrative will transport you to one of the most important moments in the story of England." -- Matt Lewis, host of the 'Gone Medieval' podcast "A treasure of a book, highly recommended." -- Michael Livingston, author of 'Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King' "A fascinating history of the tumultuous events during the final months of John's reign and the re-birth of England under his son Henry." -- Professor Kelly DeVries, "Meticulous research and a perfectly crafted, well-paced narrative will transport you to one of the most important moments in the story of England." -- Matt Lewis, host of the 'Gone Medieval' podcast "A treasure of a book, highly recommended." -- Michael Livingston, author of 'Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King' "A fascinating history of the tumultuous events during the final months of John's reign and the re-birth of England under his son Henry." -- Professor Kelly DeVries "Catherine Hanley takes readers on a journey to the tumultuous era of the Baron's War, recounting this real life Game of Thrones with genuine narrative flair. A must read for history buffs, and any fans of an epic yarn." -- Richard Cullen, bestselling author of the 'Wolf of Kings' series

Dewey Decimal942.034

Table Of ContentList of Illustrations Acknowledgements Family Trees Dramatis Personae Prologue Introduction 1. The French King of England 2. Dover, July to October 1216 3. Death and Revival, October to December 1216 4. Lincoln, December 1216 to May 1217 5. Dover, the Weald and France, February to July 1217 6. Sandwich, August 1217 7. Aftermath Chronology Notes Bibliography Index

SynopsisAn engrossing history of the pivotal year 1217 when invading French forces were defeated and the future of England secured. In 1215 King John had agreed to the terms of Magna Carta, but he then reneged on his word, plunging the kingdom into war. The rebellious barons offered the throne to the French prince Louis and set off the chain of events that almost changed the course of English history. Louis first arrived in May 1216, was proclaimed king in the heart of London, and by the autumn had around half of England under his control. However, the choice of a French prince had enormous repercussions: now not merely an internal rebellion, but a war in which the defenders were battling to prevent a foreign takeover. John's death in October 1216 left the throne in the hands of his 9-year-old son, Henry, and his regent, William Marshal, which changed the face of the war again, for now the king trying to fight off an invader was not a hated tyrant but an innocent child. 1217 charts the nascent sense of national identity that began to swell. Three key battles would determine England's destiny. The fortress of Dover was besieged, the city of Lincoln was attacked, and a great invasion force set sail, and unusually for the time, was intercepted at sea. Catherine Hanley expertly navigates medieval siege warfare, royal politics, and fighting at sea to bring this remarkable period of English history to life., 150 years after the Norman Conquest of 1066, in the final months of King John's terrible reign, a second invasion of England took place. A French prince was welcomed and proclaimed King Louis I of England by a cheering throng in the streets of London. Drawing on original medieval sources, 1217 is the fascinating history of that French invasion and the bloody war which followed. A war that is all but forgotten, yet changed the course of English history beyond recognition., An engrossing history of the pivotal year 1217 when invading French forces were defeated and the future of England secured.

LC Classification NumberDA227.H3 2024