"John Lackland" by Kate Norgate is a deep exploration into the life of England's King John, specifically his struggles with family and leadership during a complicated time in history. Starting with John's birth and his tough spot in a powerful family with land already given to older brothers, the book shows his early challenges and how they shaped his goals. It follows John’s journey, highlighting key moments and tough decisions that led to conflicts and defined his time as king, all set against the complex world of medieval politics.
John Lackland
By Kate Norgate
Witness King John's ascent to the throne and his desperate fight to maintain control amid family feuds and political turmoil.
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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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