The book is currently out of stock
More about the book
Focusing on the life of John of Gaunt, this study explores the complexities of his political influence during a tumultuous period in England, including the Peasants' Revolt and the Hundred Years War. As a wealthy and powerful figure, Gaunt's actions and reputation made him both influential and despised. The book offers a fresh perspective on his role and the broader political dynamics of the era, making it a significant contribution to historical scholarship since the last major study over a century ago.
Book purchase
John of Gaunt, Anthony Goodman
- Language
- Released
- 2016
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Hardcover)
We’ll notify you via email once we track it down.
Payment methods
- Title
- John of Gaunt
- Subtitle
- The Exercise of Princely Power in Fourteenth-Century Europe
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anthony Goodman
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 438
- ISBN13
- 9781138140295
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Focusing on the life of John of Gaunt, this study explores the complexities of his political influence during a tumultuous period in England, including the Peasants' Revolt and the Hundred Years War. As a wealthy and powerful figure, Gaunt's actions and reputation made him both influential and despised. The book offers a fresh perspective on his role and the broader political dynamics of the era, making it a significant contribution to historical scholarship since the last major study over a century ago.