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. See more ideas about history, plantagenet and british history. 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. And its a really interesting read for anyone interested in history or the foundations of the british empire. Majestic in its sweep, compelling in its storytelling, this is narrative history at its best. The plantagenets is proof that contemporary history can engage with the medieval world with style, wit and chutzpah. The plantagenets their story is the story of britain.
This is exhilarating historya fresh and gloriously compelling portrait of a brilliant, brutal, and bloodyminded dynasty. Aug 10, 2010 founded in 2006, historum is a history forum dedicated to history discussions and historical events. The story of the plantagenet dynasty is the story of one of the piv. Historical romances are allowed, but they must meet the criteria listed above. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Plantagenet ancestry also features scores of remarkable discoveries that are certain to change the ancestry charts of many living americans. Scotland was to remain elusive and retain its independence until late in the reign of the stuart kings.
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. The plantagenets is a wonderful gallop through english history. The kings who made england, was published in 2012 in the united kingdom and a year later in the united states, 6 where. United kingdom united kingdom the early plantagenets. 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. 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. This is exhilarating history a fresh and gloriously compelling portrait of a brilliant, brutal, and bloodyminded dynasty. 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. Yet his reign saw spectacular advancement in the arts, sciences, and theology, as well as in government. 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. The plantagenet line ruled from 1154 henry ii to 99 richard ii. 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.
The plantagenets ruled england for more than three hundred years, from the accession of reign of the dynastys founder. Matildas son henry plantagenet, the first and greatest of three angevin kings of england, succeeded stephen in 1154. 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. Jones dan the plantagenets part 02 audiobook youtube. 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 last plantagenet monarchs governed in violence and confusion. Inspired by holinsheds chronicles and written by mike walkerbroadcast on bbc radio 41. See more ideas about history books, books and books to read. Very well written and an easy and pleasurable book to read. 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. Oct 02, 2018 history audio books jones dan the plantagenets part 01. Attitudes and outlooks were formed with regard to a vast array of profoundly important issues.
The conquering family the history of the plantagenets ebook. 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. Powerful personalities, vivid descriptions of battles and tournaments, ladies in fine velvet and knights in shining armour crowd the pages of this. 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. 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.
History of enlgand, a unique a stimulating look at the history of england. 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. 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. 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. He writes and presents the popular netflix series secrets of great british castles. A version of this article first appeared in the 2019 edition of all about history magazine. Founded in 2006, historum is a history forum dedicated to history discussions and historical events.
It starts during the wars between stephen and matilda and ends with the overthrow of richard ii. The plantagenets ruled england from the year 11541485, through fifteen monarchs. Dan jones first history book was a popular narrative history of the english peasants revolt of 81, titled summer of blood. Their remarkable reign saw england emerge from the dark ages to become a highly organised kingdom that spanned a vast expanse of europe. The name derived from geoffreys nickname, which came from the sprig of broom planta genet which he wore in his hat. 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 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 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. Jul 04, 20 the history of the plantagenets from the normans to richard ii covered in great detail. The plantagenets succeeds in bringing an extraordinary family arrestingly to life. The plantagenet period was dominated by three major conflicts at home and abroad. British historian dan jones has produced a rollicking, compelling book about a.
It is a long book at more than 600 pages, but remains engaging throughout. Oct 02, 2018 history audio books jones dan the plantagenets part 02. Dan jones brings you a new vision of this battlescarred history. History audio books jones dan the plantagenets part 01. The first series of plays about the plantagenet kings of england. Jones dan the plantagenets part 01 audiobook youtube. 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.
History audio books jones dan the plantagenets part 02. The plantagenets documents a delicious period in english. Englands greatest royal dynasty, the plantagenets, ruled over england through eight generations of kings. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Pressure of other work made it impossible, however, to produce them at the gait i had hoped to achieve. A thrilling dynastic history of royal intrigues, violent skullduggery, and brutal warfare across two centuries of british history. The peasants revolt of 81, which was published in 2009. The plantagenets 11541485 introduction history of england. 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 timeline of the kings and queens 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. On costain, the plantagenets, and history books aramink. 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.
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. A history of the plantagenets, four volumes complete in. The conquering family the history of the plantagenets. A history of the plantagenets audiobooks listen to the full. 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. Such fundamental issues as the relationship between church and state, the nature of. 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 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. The name plantagenet is used by modern historians to identify four distinct royal houses. Aged 21, he already possessed a reputation for restless energy and decisive action. The plantagenets were a huge powerful family not just in england but throughout europe.
House of plantagenet family tree from king henry iii 1216 1272 to edward v 1483 including the houses of lancaster and york. 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. Powerful personalities, vivid descriptions of battles and tournaments, ladies in fine velvet and knights in shining armour crowd the pages of this highly. The story of the plantagenet dynasty is the story of one of the pivotal ages in english history. Dan jones book traces the history of that royal dynasty, beginning with the rise of henry ii in 1154. 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. Buy a cheap copy of the last plantagenets book by thomas b. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The plantagenets as a dynasty do not fare well in this tally.
The plantagenets will help you out though honestly, i still have trouble keeping all the various edwards straight. This is a fascinating book and dan jones lively writing style makes it as much fun to read as fiction. 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. Simon sebag montefiore, new york times bestselling author. The royal line descended from the union between geoffrey, count of anjou d. 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.
Kristin lavransdatters trilogy takes place in norway, this list is for the england of the plantagenetshenry the ii to richard the iii. 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. Can you recommend books about the plantagenets history forum. A history of the plantagenets audiobooks listen to the.
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