Henry I: King of England and Duke of Normandy
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Henry I: King of England and Duke of Normandy

Henry I: King of England and Duke of Normandy

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Judith A. Green (Author)  

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This first comprehensive biography of Henry I, the youngest son of William the Conqueror and an elusive figure for historians, offers a rich and compelling account of his tumultuous life and reign. Judith Green argues that although Henry's primary concern was defence of his inheritance this did not preclude expansion where circumstances were propitious, notably into Welsh territory. His skilful dealings with the Scots permitted consolidation of Norman rule in the northern counties of England, while in Normandy every sinew was strained to defend frontiers through political alliances and stone castles. Green argues that although Henry's own outlook was essentially traditional, the legacy of this fascinating and ruthless personality included some fundamentally important developments in governance. She also sheds light on Henry's court, suggesting that it made an important contribution to the flowering of court culture throughout twelfth-century Europe. 9 Tables, unspecified; 9 Maps; 1 Halftones, unspecified
Judith A. Green is Professor of Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh. She is the author of The Government of England under Henry I (1986) and The Aristocracy of Norman England (1997) and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.
  • Contributor: Judith A. Green
  • Imprint: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN13: 9780521744522
  • Number of Pages: 406
  • Packaged Dimensions: 150x226x20mm
  • Packaged Weight: 660
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Release Date: 2009-05-14
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: Judith A. Green is Professor of Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh. She is the author of The Government of England under Henry I (1986) and The Aristocracy of Norman England (1997) and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society.

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