The Life And Times Of Richard The First: Surnamed Coeur-De-Lion, King Of England (1861)

By William Edmondstoune Aytoun

Book Overview

""The Life And Times Of Richard The First: Surnamed Coeur-De-Lion, King Of England"" is a historical biography written by William Edmondstoune Aytoun and first published in 1861. The book tells the story of Richard the First, also known as Richard the Lionheart, who was the King of England from 1189 until his death in 1199. Aytoun's biography explores Richard's life in detail, from his birth and early years to his reign as king and his eventual death. The book covers Richard's military campaigns, including his participation in the Third Crusade, as well as his relationships with his family and other important figures of the time. The author also provides a broader historical context for Richard's life, discussing the political and social climate of medieval England and Europe. Aytoun draws on a variety of sources, including contemporary accounts, to create a vivid and engaging portrait of Richard and his world. Overall, ""The Life And Times Of Richard The First"" is a comprehensive and well-researched biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into one of England's most famous kings and the era in which he lived.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120037301
• ISBN13: 9781120037305
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"