The plantagenets as a dynasty do not fare well in this tally. A history of the plantagenets audiobooks listen to the full. The last plantagenet monarchs governed in violence and confusion. Scotland was to remain elusive and retain its independence until late in the reign of the stuart kings. The plantagenets ruled england for more than three hundred years, from the accession of reign of the dynastys founder. Aug 10, 2010 founded in 2006, historum is a history forum dedicated to history discussions and historical events. See more ideas about history, plantagenet and british history. Matildas son henry plantagenet, the first and greatest of three angevin kings of england, succeeded stephen in 1154. The plantagenets documents a delicious period in english. Women of influence in thirteenth century england will be released in the uk on 30 may 2020 and is now available for preorder from amazon uk and from book depository worldwide. Kristin lavransdatters trilogy takes place in norway, this list is for the england of the plantagenetshenry the ii to richard the iii.
The plantagenets will help you out though honestly, i still have trouble keeping all the various edwards straight. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us. It starts during the wars between stephen and matilda and ends with the overthrow of richard ii. Such fundamental issues as the relationship between church and state, the nature of governmentgovernance, the interaction of social and economic classes, and ultimately the idea of. A version of this article first appeared in the 2019 edition of all about history magazine. The plantagenets is a wonderful gallop through english history. It is a long book at more than 600 pages, but remains engaging throughout. The rivalry between the house of plantagenet s two cadet branches of york and lancaster brought about the wars of the roses, a decadeslong fight for the english succession, culminating in the battle of bosworth field in 1485, when the reign of the plantagenets and the english middle ages both met their end with the death of king richard iii. The plantagenets ruled england from the year 11541485, through fifteen monarchs. The plantagenets played a defining part in shaping the nation of england, and dan jones tells their fascinating story with wit, verve, and vivid insight. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Jul 04, 20 the history of the plantagenets from the normans to richard ii covered in great detail.
This book is a fascinating gestation on the history not only of plantagenet england in the late middle ages, but also of the many places and key world events that were directly influenced by plantagenet kings. England in the late middle ages concerns the history of england during the late medieval period, from the thirteenth century, the end of the angevins, and the accession of henry iii considered by many to mark the start of the plantagenet dynasty until the accession to the throne of the tudor dynasty in 1485, which is often taken as the most convenient marker for the end of the middle. The plantagenets their story is the story of britain. Pressure of other work made it impossible, however, to produce them at the gait i had hoped to achieve. Very well written and an easy and pleasurable book to read. Oct 02, 2018 history audio books jones dan the plantagenets part 01. History of enlgand, a unique a stimulating look at the history of england.
The story of the plantagenet dynasty is the story of one of the piv. Their remarkable reign saw england emerge from the dark ages to become a highly organised kingdom that spanned a vast expanse of europe. Jones dan the plantagenets part 01 audiobook youtube. The house of plantagenet this list is for historical fiction books with the main focus on the plantagenet rulers of england they must be major characters, andor prominent secondary characters. History audio books jones dan the plantagenets part 02. Such fundamental issues as the relationship between church and state, the nature of. The conquering family the history of the plantagenets ebook. This is a fascinating book and dan jones lively writing style makes it as much fun to read as fiction. The warrior kings and queens who made england is a fascinating history of the twoandahalf centuries that transformed england from a norman colony to a european power. On costain, the plantagenets, and history books aramink. The new york times bestseller that tells the story of britains greatest and worst dynastya reallife game of thrones the wall street journal by the author of the templars the first plantagenet kings inherited a bloodsoaked realm from the normans and transformed it into an empire that stretched at its peak from scotland to jerusalem. The plantagenets 11541485 introduction history of england. First published in 20 by viking, author dan jones tome documents the plantagenet line with a clear overview, an attention to detail, and a fine pen.
He writes and presents the popular netflix series secrets of great british castles. Although their presence in popular culture pales in comparison with that of the tudors, the plantagenet succession that ruled england for nearly 300 years during the middle ages was no less. Plantagenet is the name given to the english royal house descended from the union of queen matilda of england and her second husband geoffrey of anjou. Yet his reign saw spectacular advancement in the arts, sciences, and theology, as well as in government. This is exhilarating historya fresh and gloriously compelling portrait of a brilliant, brutal, and bloodyminded dynasty. The plantagenet period was dominated by three major conflicts at home and abroad. This is exhilarating history a fresh and gloriously compelling portrait of a brilliant, brutal, and bloodyminded dynasty. Majestic in its sweep, compelling in its storytelling, this is narrative history at its best. Can you recommend books about the plantagenets history forum.
The royal line descended from the union between geoffrey, count of anjou d. I began these books of english history with the hope of carrying the series forward, under the general title of the pageant of england, to a much later period than the last of the plantagenet kings. House of plantagenet family tree from king henry iii 1216 1272 to edward v 1483 including the houses of lancaster and york. Edward i attempted to create a british empire dominated by england, conquering wales and pronouncing his eldest son prince of wales, and then attacking scotland. See more ideas about history books, books and books to read. Jul 12, 20 the plantagenets documents a delicious period in english history there have been 40 monarchs of englandbritain in the 10 centuries since a bastard frenchnorman duke crossed the channel in.
Oct 02, 2018 history audio books jones dan the plantagenets part 02. Jones dan the plantagenets part 02 audiobook youtube. The magnificent century, the second volume of costains a history of the plantagenets, covers henry iiis long and turbulent reign, from 1216 to 1272 during his lifetime, henry was frequently unpopular, unreliable, and inconsistent. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The peasants revolt of 81, which was published in 2009. Our community welcomes everyone from around the world to discuss world history, historical periods, and themes in history military history, archaeology, arts and culture, and history in books and movies. The plantagenets timeline of the kings and queens of england. British historian dan jones has produced a rollicking, compelling book about a. House of plantagenet, royal house of england, which reigned from 1154 to 1485 and provided 14 kings, 6 of whom belonged to the cadet houses of lancaster and york. Simon sebag montefiore, new york times bestselling author.
The name plantagenet is used by modern historians to identify four distinct royal houses. Plantagenet ancestry also features scores of remarkable discoveries that are certain to change the ancestry charts of many living americans. Every person and event of importance is covered and the various powerplays are explained in an easy to understand fashion and placed in their geopolitical context be it english or international. The name derived from geoffreys nickname, which came from the sprig of broom planta genet which he wore in his hat. The final volume in a history of the plantagenets covers the century from 77 to 1485, when civil war ravaged england, rebellious peasants marched on london and wandering preachers sowed dissent in the credulous poor. For the next 200 years the history of the plantagenets is traceable through a line of kings who seemingly alternated between strong and powerful nationbuilders and their extremely weak and ineffectual successors.
A history of the plantagenets audiobooks listen to the. You will hear various quotes from all sorts of people, from william shakespeare, to martin luther king and many, many others as you explore the book. In his new book the plantagenets, dan jones relates the turbulent history of the medieval house that ruled england and much of france for more than 250 years. History by books read trough history the world england chapter 2 plantagenets part one eleanor of aquitaine click the link below to go to the chapter of anglo saxon and norman kings and queens.
We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. History audio books jones dan the plantagenets part 01. The first series of plays about the plantagenet kings of england. A history of the plantagenets, four volumes complete in. The kings who made england, was published in 2012 in the united kingdom and a year later in the united states, 6 where. Aged 21, he already possessed a reputation for restless energy and decisive action. Dan jones book traces the history of that royal dynasty, beginning with the rise of henry ii in 1154. The story of the plantagenet dynasty is the story of one of the pivotal ages in english history. Attitudes and outlooks were formed with regard to a vast array of profoundly important issues. New colonial immigrants are likewise included in the work, linking still more seventeenthcentury immigrants to the kings of england, making it as uptodate and comprehensive as possible.
The plantagenets were a huge powerful family not just in england but throughout europe. A history of the plantagenets i began these books of english history with the hope of carrying the series forward, under the general title of the pageant of england, to a much later period than the last of the plantagenet kings. The final volume in a history of the plantagenets covers the century from 77 to 1485 when civil war ravaged england, rebellious peasants marched on london and. Plantagenet rule saw the establishment of laws and creation of artworks, monuments and tombs which survive to this day, and continue to speak of their sophistication, brutality and secrets. The plantagenets succeeds in bringing an extraordinary family arrestingly to life. The plantagenet line ruled from 1154 henry ii to 99 richard ii. The plantagenets the new york times bestseller, from the author of crusaders, that tells the story of britains greatest and worst dynastya reallife game of thrones the wall street journal the first plantagenet kings inherited a bloodsoaked realm from the normans and transformed it into an empire that stretched at its peak from scotland to jerusalem. Englands greatest royal dynasty, the plantagenets, ruled over england through eight generations of kings. A thrilling dynastic history of royal intrigues, violent skullduggery, and brutal warfare across two centuries of british history. The thing i really like about this book is that it tells the story of the plantagenets as a story, not as a conventional history book. Historical romances are allowed, but they must meet the criteria listed above. In this book, you will explore various ages of history, from the middle ages to the stuarts, to the vicious, unforgiving victorian era and the modern era. Dan jones first history book was a popular narrative history of the english peasants revolt of 81, titled summer of blood. Powerful personalities, vivid descriptions of battles and tournaments, ladies in fine velvet and knights in shining armour crowd the pages of this highly.
And its a really interesting read for anyone interested in history or the foundations of the british empire. The plantagenets is proof that contemporary history can engage with the medieval world with style, wit and chutzpah. I do enjoy reading about the tudors but in recent years ive discovered that i find the plantagenets much more interesting. For almost 350 years the plantagenet family held the english throne longer than any dynasty in english history and yet its origins were in anjou in france, french remained the mother tongue of englands monarchs for 300 years, and only in its family s final decades did english rather than french become the language the king used in official correspondence. United kingdom united kingdom the early plantagenets. This list is for historical fiction books with the main focus on the plantagenet rulers of england they must be major characters, andor prominent secondary characters. Buy a cheap copy of the last plantagenets book by thomas b. Dan jones brings you a new vision of this battlescarred history. Founded in 2006, historum is a history forum dedicated to history discussions and historical events. The first plantagenet was king henry 2nd whose father owned vast lands in anjou an area as big as normandy around the modern town of tours. A factual account of the period, beginning in 1120 with the wreck of the white ship and the anarchy, and taking us through the reigns of all of the plantagenet kings until richard ii was deposed in 99. The conquering family the history of the plantagenets. Powerful personalities, vivid descriptions of battles and tournaments, ladies in fine velvet and knights in shining armour crowd the pages of this.
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