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King John
Book • 2024
This biography by Marc Morris delves into the life of King John, the youngest son of Henry II who became the ruler of a vast international empire.
The book details John's treacherous and tyrannical reign, marked by rebellion, murder, and the eventual signing of Magna Carta.
Morris draws on contemporary chronicles and the king's own letters to bring the real John vividly to life, highlighting his political incompetence and the consequences of his actions, including the loss of significant territories and the civil war that followed his rejection of the charter.
The book details John's treacherous and tyrannical reign, marked by rebellion, murder, and the eventual signing of Magna Carta.
Morris draws on contemporary chronicles and the king's own letters to bring the real John vividly to life, highlighting his political incompetence and the consequences of his actions, including the loss of significant territories and the civil war that followed his rejection of the charter.
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