Beschreibung:
William Marshal, now in its third edition, depicts this intriguing medieval figure as a ruthless opportunist, astute courtier, manipulative politician and a brutal but efficient soldier. Drawing from the knight's contemporary biography in addition to the many other primary sources dedicated to him, David Crouch provides a narrative of William Marshal, a survey of the times in which he lived and considers the questions posed by the History.
Introduction 1. Childhood and Squirehood 2. The Household Knight 3. The Making of a Magnate 4. The Rise of the Marshals 5. Earl of Pembroke and Lord of Leinster 6. The Duel with King John 7. The Saviour of the Angevin Dynasty 8. The Marshal and his society 9. The Marshal at War 10. Love and Lordship 11. The Marshal's Men 12. La Bone Fin va Tout Appendix I The Knights of William Marshal Appendix II The Marshal and the Earl Marshal General Bibliography Maps Index