Yet, in this first full study of the King's character and life, Dr Ian Mortimer unveils that behind the strong warrior king was a compassionate, conscientious and often merciful man - resolute yet devoted to his wife, friends and family, and the father of both the English nation and the English people. Nineteenth century historians saw in Edward the opportunity to decry a warmonger, and painted him as a self-seeking, rapacious, tax-gathering conqueror. Mortimer traces how Edward’s reforms made. The Perfect King was often the instigator of his own drama, but he also overthrew tyrannous guardians as a teenager and ushered in a period of chivalric ideals. Noted historian Ian Mortimer offers the first comprehensive look at the life of Edward III. Under him the feudal kingdom of England became a highly organised, sophisticated nation, without question the most important military nation in Europe. A brutal man, to be sure, but a brilliant one. He ordered his uncle to be beheaded he usurped his father's throne he started a war which lasted for more than a hundred years, and taxed his people more than any other previous king. In this first full study of his character and life, Ian Mortimer shows how Edward III personally provided the impetus for much of the drama of his fifty-year reign. The Perfect King was often the instigator of his own drama. At a time when economic competition and financial constraints are exerting great pressure on the university teaching of history and, more particularly, of medieval history, it is clear that this subject will have to reach out to people beyond the academic world, since student audiences are likely to dwindle.From the bestselling author of The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England, comes the story of King Edward III, who - like Elizabeth and Victoria after him - embodied the values of his age, forged a nation out of war and re-made England. Noted historian Ian Mortimer offers the first comprehensive look at the life of Edward III. Any medievalist should welcome this development.

1 It is sufficient to cast a cursory glance at the history section of any English bookshop, normally devoid of works of medieval history, to confirm this statement made by the Daily Telegraph reviewer. ' Ian Mortimer has virtually single-handedly put medieval history back in the hands of ordinary readers'. Read Edward III: The Perfect King by Ian Mortimer for free on hoopla. The Perfect King The Life of Edward III by Ian Mortimer. (After each title, in brackets, the abbreviation used in the notes). The perfect king by Ian Mortimer, Oct 04, 2018, Whole Story Audiobooks edition, audio cd. The Time Traveller''s Guide to Medieval England.

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