
The Hollow Crown: A History of Britain in the Late Middle Ages
par
Miri Rubin
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Action & Adventure
History
Format
Broché
Pages
380
Langue
Anglais
Publié
Jan 28, 2006
Éditeur
Penguin Books
ISBN-10
0140148256
ISBN-13
9780140148251
Description
In this captivating exploration of Britain's late middle ages, Miri Rubin delves into a time rich with complexity, upheaval, and transformation. Through her vivid prose, she paints a picture of a society grappling with the frailty of power amid shifting allegiances and the looming specter of war. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of political intrigue, where the crowns of England and Scotland are hotly contested, and the common people's struggles echo the grand machinations of the elite.
Rubin intricately weaves together tales of battles, betrayals, and the ever-present influence of the Church, revealing how each element shaped the socio-political landscape of the era. The voices of the marginalized and forgotten emerge alongside those of kings and queens, allowing readers to gain insight into how ordinary lives were dramatically altered by the powerful currents of their time.
Richly researched and elegantly written, this account invites readers to immerse themselves in a past teeming with drama and human experience, illuminating how the echoes of the late middle ages continue to resonate in Britain's history today.
Rubin intricately weaves together tales of battles, betrayals, and the ever-present influence of the Church, revealing how each element shaped the socio-political landscape of the era. The voices of the marginalized and forgotten emerge alongside those of kings and queens, allowing readers to gain insight into how ordinary lives were dramatically altered by the powerful currents of their time.
Richly researched and elegantly written, this account invites readers to immerse themselves in a past teeming with drama and human experience, illuminating how the echoes of the late middle ages continue to resonate in Britain's history today.
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