The Reign of Richard Lionheart

by Turner, Ralph V.; Heiser, Richard R.

• ISBN13: 9780582256606
• ISBN10: 0582256607
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-06-01
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Summary

Richard Lionheart (Richard I), has been traditionally viewed as warrior king, and a model of kingly and knightly virtues. In this work, the king's greatness as a military commander is demonstrated, his skills as politician and administrator are also highlighted. Draws on the latest work of feudalism, corrects many misconceptions and presents a vital new approach to one of medieval history's most fascinating periods. Uses original French as well as English sources.

Author Biography

Ralph V. Turner is Distinguished Research Professor, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.

Table of Contents

Editor's Preface	vii
Authors' Preface	ix
List of Abbreviations	xi
The historians' balance-sheet	1	(16)
The character of the Angevin `empire'	17	(24)
The problem of Philip Augustus and growing French royal power	41	(16)
Richard's apprenticeship: count of Poitou 1172--89	57	(15)
Richard's accession and preparations for the Third Crusade	72	(15)
Richard's governance of England prior to departure on crusade	87	(23)
The government of England during the Third Crusade and German captivity	110	(31)
The government of England under Hubert Walter and Geoffrey fitz Peter	141	(22)
The duchy of Normandy	163	(18)
Greater Anjou	181	(19)
The duchy of Aquitaine	200	(25)
Richard's warfare following the crusade, 1193--99	225	(16)
Richard in retrospect	241	(14)
Maps
The Angevin Empire	249	(1)
England, Scotland and Wales	250	(1)
The Duchy of Normandy	251	(1)
Greater Anjou	252	(1)
The Duchy of Aquitaine	253	(1)
Angevin and Capetian Dominions and Theatres of War	254	(1)
Genealogical Table: The Angevin Dynasty	255	(3)
Bibliography	258	(23)
Index	281