"The Reign of William Rufus and the Accession of Henry the First, Volume 2" by Edward A. Freeman, is a historical exploration of the late 11th century. The book digs into the clashes and political plays in early medieval England, mainly during William Rufus's rule and Henry I's start as king. It highlights major happenings and connections, like the battles in Scotland, Northumberland, and Wales, and shows how they shaped England's strength. The story kicks off with the strained relationship between England and Scotland, leading to King Malcolm's deadly invasion and death. Political moves of the time are in full display, and the entwined destinies of both kingdoms are highlighted. The impact of Malcolm's family is also foreshadowed, opening the way for a lineage that would keep influencing the Scottish throne.
The Reign of William Rufus and the Accession of Henry the First, Volume 2 (of 2)
By Edward A. (Edward Augustus) Freeman
Witness kingdoms clash, rulers fall, and power shift as England and Scotland grapple for dominance in a world of political intrigue and warfare.
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About the AuthorEdward Augustus Freeman was an English historian, architectural artist, and Liberal politician during the late-19th-century heyday of Prime Minister William Gladstone, as well as a one-time candidate for Parliament. He held the position of Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford, where he tutored Arthur Evans; later he and Evans were activists in the Balkan uprising of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1874–1878) against the Ottoman Empire.
Edward Augustus Freeman was an English historian, architectural artist, and Liberal politician during the late-19th-century heyday of Prime Minister William Gladstone, as well as a one-time candidate for Parliament. He held the position of Regius Professor of Modern History at Oxford, where he tutored Arthur Evans; later he and Evans were activists in the Balkan uprising of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1874–1878) against the Ottoman Empire.
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