Description
Henry II's greatness as a king is not in doubt. From an early age he impressed his will on a turbulent realm and established new standards of law and order in seemingly ungovernable territories. He fought and won the first great war over the balance of power in western Europe, laid the foundations for the growth of English Common Law and of royal administration, and destroyed the possibility that the realm might disintegrate into feudal principalities. Warren focuses on the actions of the king and, while not underrating the importance of the famous crises of Henry's reign, gives equal attention to incidents that are little-known but equally revealing.
This title won the Wolfson History Award.
About the Author
The late W. L. Warren was professor of modern history and dean of theology at The Queen's University, Belfast. Judith A. Green is professor of history at The Queen's University, Belfast.
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Winner of the Wolfson History Award
Book Information
ISBN 9780300084740
Author W.L. Warren
Format Paperback
Page Count 600
Imprint Yale University Press
Publisher Yale University Press