"Richard the Lion Heart" by Kate Norgate is a historical biography that explores the life and times of England's King Richard I. The book starts by looking into Richard's early years, including his family life with Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, and how he was prepared to be a leader. It highlights his legendary reputation, especially his involvement in the Crusades, and tries to understand the kind of person he was behind the battles. The narrative also looks into the political world of the time, as it studies how Richard made a lasting impression on medieval history and the society he ruled, proving that his impact goes beyond just his military wins.
Richard the Lion Heart
By Kate Norgate
A legendary king rises to power, battling personal demons, navigating political turmoil, and leading armies in holy wars, forever shaping his kingdom's destiny.
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Kate Norgate was a British historian. She was one of the first women to achieve academic success in this sphere, and is best known for her history of England under the Angevin kings and for coining the name Angevin Empire to describe their domains. She was self-educated in the Victorian era when higher education was generally denied to women. Her obituary in The Times described her as "the most learned woman historian of the pre-academic period."
Kate Norgate was a British historian. She was one of the first women to achieve academic success in this sphere, and is best known for her history of England under the Angevin kings and for coining the name Angevin Empire to describe their domains. She was self-educated in the Victorian era when higher education was generally denied to women. Her obituary in The Times described her as "the most learned woman historian of the pre-academic period."
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