King John: An Underrated King
- ISBN-10
- 0857285181
- ISBN-13
- 9780857285188
- Series
- King John
- Category
- Great Britain
- Pages
- 230
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- Anthem Press
- Author
- Graham E. Seel
Description
Through contextual analysis and by reassessing the chronicle evidence, 'King John: An Underrated King' presents a compelling reevaluation of the reign of King John, England's most maligned sovereign. With its thought-provoking analysis of the key issues of John's reign, such as the loss of the French territories, British achievement, Magna Carta, relations with the church, and civil war, the volume presents an engaging argument for rehabilitating King John's reputation. Each chapter features both narrative and contextual analysis, and is prefaced by a timeline outlining the key events of the period. The volume also contains an array of maps and diagrams, as well as a collection of useful study questions.
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