King and saint: the life of edward the confessor
Auteur :
Rex, Peter
Éditeur :
The History Press Ltd
ISBN :
9780752446028
Date de publication :
1 juin 2008
Dimensions :
24,0 x 16,0 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Often blamed for the crisis that prompted the invasions of 1066, Edward's alleged nomination of William 'the Conqueror' can finally be exposed as Norman propaganda, and the patron saint from the English Royal Family's reputation as a warrior, statesman and diplomat adequately restored.