The Troubadour King

By John Frederick Rowbotham and ReneÌ Guillot

Book Overview

The Troubadour King is a historical novel written by John Frederick Rowbotham. The story is set in medieval France and revolves around the life of King Richard the Lionheart, who was known for his military prowess and his love for poetry and music. The novel follows Richard's journey as he becomes a patron of the troubadours, a group of musicians and poets who sang about love, chivalry, and adventure. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Richard's life. The story begins with Richard's childhood and his relationship with his mother, Queen Eleanor, who was a powerful and ambitious woman. The narrative then moves on to Richard's teenage years, when he becomes a knight and fights in several battles. As Richard grows older, he becomes more interested in poetry and music and starts to patronize the troubadours. The novel explores Richard's relationships with several famous troubadours, including Bertran de Born, Peire Cardenal, and Arnaut Daniel. The Troubadour King also delves into Richard's political struggles, including his conflicts with his father, King Henry II, and his brother, Prince John. The novel also covers Richard's imprisonment and eventual release, as well as his death in battle.Overall, The Troubadour King is a fascinating and well-researched novel that offers a unique insight into the life of one of the most legendary kings in history. The book is full of adventure, romance, and intrigue, and is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history or literature.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Troubadours and Courts of Love, by John Frederick Rowbotham. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610432X.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: 1425344259
• ISBN13: 9781425344252
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"