Publication

2003 - Sutton, Stroud, England

Language

English

Word Count

74,500 words, Guess

Page Count

298 pages

Identifiers

  • Internet Archiveblackprince0000barb
  • ISBN-139780750933155
  • ISBN-100750933151
  • OCLC Control Number59341002
  • Better World Books9780750933155
and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC942.037
  • LCCDA234 .B37 2003
  • LCCDA234

Description

"Richard Barber's biography of this leading figure of the medieval period has dominated the field since it was first published, covering all aspects of the Black Prince's life and military career. Son of Edward III, and father of Richard II, Edward the Black Prince was one of the most successful English commanders in the Hundred Years War, who won victories on the battlefields of Crecy and Poitiers. In this readable historical biography of the legendary warrior, Barber brings to life one of the great eras of medieval England, and a man who was the victor of three great battles and a model of chivalry and courtesy. Based on official records, particularly of Edward's own household and of those who campaigned with him, this work aims to get behind the familiar splendid vision of chivalry to reveal the realities of his character and of the life that he led. The author also seeks to correct a number of minor but persistent errors in earlier histories, deriving from Froissart, and examines how the legend of the Black Prince - including his curious nickname - came into being."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Sutton history classics

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