Tales From the Long Twelfth Century

the long version

This intriguin book tells the story of this great medieval era and the dynasty at its heart in an entirely new way. Departing from the usual king-centric, high-politics perspective, Richard Huscroft instead centres each of his chapters on the experiences of a particular man or woman who contributed to the broad sweep of events. This irresistible book deftly weaves together remarkable life-stories to illuminate anew the key themes of this exciting and formative era.