King John: an underrated king

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Through contextual analysis and by reassessing the chronicle evidence, ?King John: An Underrated King' presents a compelling reevaluation of the reign of King John, England's most maligned sovereign. With its thought-provoking analysis of the key issues of John's reign, such as the loss of the French territories, British achievement, Magna Carta, relations with the church, and civil war, the volume presents an engaging argument for rehabilitating King John's reputation. Each chapter features bo…

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Title Statements

Full title :King John : an underrated king / Graham E. Seel.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:2012.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Anthem Press
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:2012.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (244 pages) : : illustrations, genealogical table, maps.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780857285287, 0857285289, 9780857282392, 0857282395
oclc:ocn872673396
LC Classification:DA208
Dewey Decimal:942.03/3092

Acknowledgements; List of Figures; Chapter 1 Outline of the Reign; Chapter 2 John in the Shadows, 1167-1199; Chapter 3 An 'Imperial' Inheritance?; Chapter 4 War of Succession and the Loss of Continental Territories, 1199-1204; Chapter 5 Efforts to Regain the French Territories, 1205-1214; Chapter 6 The British Perspective: Scotland, Ireland and Wales, 1199-1214; Chapter 7 Sacerdotium and Regnum, 1199-1214; Chapter 8 Administration, Justice and Finance; Chapter 9 Civil War: A False Start, 1215; Chapter 10 Civil War Renewed, 1215-1216; Chapter 11 Conclusion: Will the Real King John Please Stand Up?; Appendix; Notes; Bibliography; Further Reading; Questions; Index.

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Biographies Grande-Bretagne -- Histoire -- 1199-121… Great Britain Great Britain -- Biography. -- Kings an… Great Britain -- History -- John, 1199-… History HISTORY -- Europe John,, King of England Kings and rulers