{"product_id":"william-marshal","title":"William Marshal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;David Crouch's \u0026lt;i\u0026gt;William Marshal,\u0026lt;\/i\u0026gt; now in its third edition, depicts this intriguing medieval figure as a ruthless opportunist, astute courtier, manipulative politician and a brutal but efficient soldier. Born the fourth son of a minor baron, he ended his days as Earl of Pembroke and Regent of England, and was the only medieval knight to have a contemporary biography written about him. Using this biography in addition to the many other primary sources dedicated to him, the author provides a narrative of William Marshal and a survey of the times in which he lived and also considers the problems and questions posed by the \u0026lt;i\u0026gt;History\u0026lt;\/i\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt; \u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The third edition has been extensively updated and revised, and now includes:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt; \u0026lt;ul\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;expanded sections on the reality of medieval tournaments and warfare as it is described in the biography\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;an in-depth study of Marshal's family life and children based on the latest research including material from the new edition of the Marshal family acts and letters\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;li\u0026gt;more on Marshal's royal patrons and contemporaries, in particular the relationship between Marshal and his nemesis, King John.\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt; \u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt; \u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;i\u0026gt;William Marshal\u0026lt;\/i\u0026gt; explores the world of medieval knighthood and the the aristocratic life of the times in engaging, readable prose, and is a unique resource for students of medieval history.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e David Crouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Routledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 281\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e en\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781138939332\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47630756577470,"sku":"9781138939332","price":54.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0536\/0592\/5054\/files\/13739853482593.jpg?v=1781465592","url":"https:\/\/bookshopnow.com\/products\/william-marshal","provider":"Book Shop Now","version":"1.0","type":"link"}