The bastard's sons : Robert, William and Henry of Normandy
James, Jeffrey (Military historian)2020
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William the Conqueror's intellect is said to have remained clear right up to his death. But he was increasingly anxious about the ability of his sons to rule once he was gone. 'The Bastard's Sons' is the story of those three men: Robert, William 'Longsword', and Henry of Normandy. Of Robert, the dying king is said to have claimed he was 'a proud and silly prodigal', adding 'the country which is subject to his dominion will be truly wretched'. Yet Robert became a great crusader. William got on better with his namesake, known as William 'Longsword' (not Rufus, as he is known today). He was, like his father, of kingship material, and might have gained the throne of England on his father's nod, but more probably orchestrated a coup. The youngest of the Bastard's sons, Henry, gained money from his father's will, but not land. This is a joint biography of the three sons of William the Conqueror.
Main title:
The bastard's sons : Robert, William and Henry of Normandy / Jeffrey James.
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Imprint:
Stroud, Gloucestershire : Amberley, 2020.
Collation:
287 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781445683140 (hbk. :)
Language:
English
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BRN:
1289933