John of Gaunt, by Sydney Armitage-Smith
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As younger brother of the Black Prince, and fourth son of Edward III, John of Gaunt was not destined to play an important role in the Plantagenet dynasty’s fortunes. Yet the Black Prince and Edward died before their time, and John found his influence increased with the accession of his young nephew, Richard II. Throughout Richard’s reign he would face accusations of seeking to usurp the throne, and as a result fluctuated in and out of favour for the rest of his life. Never enjoying military successes as his brother or father had, John found his form in the dynastic games governing Europe, even claiming kingship of Castile and Leon by marriage. When Richard exiled his eldest son and heir, Henry of Bolingbroke, it would prove a fatal blow for John. Upon his death in 1399, Richard cancelled the legal documents of Henry’s inheritance; Henry would soon return, and Richard’s days as King would be numbered. First published in 1904, Armitage-Smith’s authoritative biography of John of Gaunt has set the mark for all those that have followed. Sir Sydney Armitage-Smith (1876-1932) was a Scholar of New College, Oxford, and a Fellow of University College, London. Albion Press is an imprint of Endeavour Press, the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.
John of Gaunt, by Sydney Armitage-Smith- Amazon Sales Rank: #530013 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-10-21
- Released on: 2015-10-21
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Definitive Biography By Addicted Bibliophile This book is the very cornerstone of modern research into the life & times of John of Gaunt & as such should be part of the foundational reading of anyone interested in this fascinating, often controversial son of Edward III. Although admittedly an admirer of John of Gaunt, Armitage-Smith presents a well-written, well-researched & balanced look at the man and dispels some of the myths. Although written in the early 20th century, the style of writing is no detriment to the modern reader’s enjoyment of the book, which touches on every aspect of the Duke of Lancaster’s life from birth to death. It is not only an expansive biography, but an illuminating glimpse of 14th century England. I highly recommend it.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Probably a good book, but the conversion to e-reader is positively illiterate By Jane L. Tanner This would be a good book if someone had bothered to proofread the Kindle version. It is disgraceful to charge money for something my five-year-old granddaughter could have copied more accurately. When will you people learn not to rely on spell checker!! The author should be ashamed to let this go to the public in this condition. For money!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I enjoyed finding Armitage-Smith was a major source for "Katherine" by ... By sallie a jones John of Gaunt, history either loves him of hates him. Armitage-Smith seems to find a middle ground and deal with the man himself. Gaunt sponsored Chaucer and conversed with Wycliff. He must have been an interesting person. Was he a power hungry man or the sensible uncle behind the throne, this book seems to be able to find the way . I enjoyed finding Armitage-Smith was a major source for "Katherine" by Anya Seton (pub.1956) one of my favorite books. it is a well written and I am happy to have it on my book shelf.
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