The second volume in the definitive history of Henry III's rule, covering the revolutionary events between 1258 and the king's death in 1272
David Carpenter Livres
David Carpenter est un historien britannique de premier plan spécialisé dans l'Angleterre du XIIIe siècle. Son œuvre considérable explore la politique et la société sous les règnes du roi Jean et d'Henri III, ainsi que le contexte, la publication et la réception de la Magna Carta. Les recherches de Carpenter, qui consistent à retracer les versions de la Magna Carta et à préparer un nouvel ouvrage sur cette charte, offrent des aperçus profonds d'une ère charnière de l'histoire médiévale britannique.
The Penguin History of Britain: The Struggle for Mastery
- 640pages
- 23 heures de lecture
The two-and-a-half centuries after 1066 were momentous ones in the history of Britain. In 1066, England was conquered. The Anglo-Saxon ruling class was destroyed and the English became a subject race, dominated by a Norman-French dynasty and aristocracy. This book shows how the English domination was by no means a foregone conclusion.
At 80, David Carpenter reflects on his lifelong fascination with wildlife in a collection of essays that intertwine personal anecdotes with philosophical musings. His experiences with various predators, from grizzlies to rattlesnakes, reveal a complex relationship filled with both fear and wonder. Through engaging stories, including a close encounter with grizzlies and a tug-of-war with a hidden creature while fishing, Carpenter explores the significance of nature in our lives and the importance of preserving wilderness. This memoir is a thoughtful examination of humanity's connection to the wild.
From his third generation Jewish immigrant family in Montreal, Duddy learns about life in this unforgettable human comedy.