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- catalog abstract "King John is a study of a king and his political misfortunes. It is also an examination of a fascinating era -- the early thirteenth century, a period of profound social and political change and unprecedented insecurity. W.L. Warren paints a picture of the king not only by assessing his achievements and failures but also by placing him in the context of the society in which he lived, the actions of his predecessors, and the problems posed by continuities independent of his making. This account of John's reign is revealing and fair-minded, correcting distortions in the accounts of such chroniclers as Rogers of Wendover and Matthew Paris. Warren's analysis of the disputed succession, the conflict with France, the clash with Pope Innocent III, and the events leading to Magna Carta provide an intimate picture of the business of the Crown. Warren is unsparing in his criticism of the king's failings but acknowledges the more remarkable of John's personal qualities. "An account of John's life and reign based on modern research and set forth in a manner that will appeal as much to the general reader as to the student". -- Daily Telegraph.".
- catalog contributor b239259.
- catalog coverage "Great Britain History John, 1199-1216.".
- catalog coverage "Great Britain Kings and rulers Biography.".
- catalog created "c1978.".
- catalog date "1978".
- catalog date "c1978.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1978.".
- catalog description ""An account of John's life and reign based on modern research and set forth in a manner that will appeal as much to the general reader as to the student". -- Daily Telegraph.".
- catalog description "Bibliography: p. 329-336.".
- catalog description "King John and his barons. Angevin monarchy; John's way with his barons; Master of the British Isles (c. 1209-11); The structure totters (1212); King Philip discomfited (1213) -- The road to Runnymede. Reconciliation with Rome (1213); Defeat at a distance (1214); The muster of rebellion (1214-15); The Charter of Liberties (1215) -- The road to Newark. A hollow peace (1215); Civil war (1215-16); Epilogue -- Appendix A. The trials of John at the French court in 1202 and 1203 -- Appendix B. Magna Carta -- Appendix C. The accident to King John's baggage train.".
- catalog description "King John is a study of a king and his political misfortunes. It is also an examination of a fascinating era -- the early thirteenth century, a period of profound social and political change and unprecedented insecurity. W.L. Warren paints a picture of the king not only by assessing his achievements and failures but also by placing him in the context of the society in which he lived, the actions of his predecessors, and the problems posed by continuities independent of his making.".
- catalog description "The genesis of a sinister reputation. The descendants of Melusine; The chroniclers and the Angevins; 'The terrible verdict' -- Gaining a kingdom. Mother and father; The devil's brood (c. 1140-85); Lord of Ireland -- a lost opportunity (1185-9); Count of Mortain (1189-99); Richard's heir (1199) -- Losing a duchy. The fight for an inheritance (1199-1200); The Treaty of Le Goulet (1200); 'John Softsword'; The Angoulême marriage (1200); The revolt of the Lusignans (1200-2); Mirebeau and its aftermath (1200-3); 'Deserted by his own men' (1202-3); Normandy lost (1204) -- King of England. Divided counsel (1204-5); Suspicion and discontent; The expedition that stayed at home (1205); The defence of Aquitaine (1206); The birth of the royal navy; John's methods in administration; Personal government; Meeting the cost -- King versus Pope. The clergy under two masters; A successor for Archbishop Walter (1205-7); War between Church and State (1207-9); An excommunicate king (1208-c. 1211).".
- catalog description "This account of John's reign is revealing and fair-minded, correcting distortions in the accounts of such chroniclers as Rogers of Wendover and Matthew Paris. Warren's analysis of the disputed succession, the conflict with France, the clash with Pope Innocent III, and the events leading to Magna Carta provide an intimate picture of the business of the Crown. Warren is unsparing in his criticism of the king's failings but acknowledges the more remarkable of John's personal qualities.".
- catalog extent "xi, 350 p., [6] leaves of plates :".
- catalog hasFormat "King John.".
- catalog identifier "05200361070520034945".
- catalog isFormatOf "King John.".
- catalog issued "1978".
- catalog issued "c1978.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Berkeley : University of California Press,".
- catalog relation "King John.".
- catalog spatial "Great Britain History John, 1199-1216.".
- catalog spatial "Great Britain Kings and rulers Biography.".
- catalog subject "942.03/3/0924 B".
- catalog subject "DA208 .W33 1978b".
- catalog subject "John, King of England, 1167-1216.".
- catalog tableOfContents "King John and his barons. Angevin monarchy; John's way with his barons; Master of the British Isles (c. 1209-11); The structure totters (1212); King Philip discomfited (1213) -- The road to Runnymede. Reconciliation with Rome (1213); Defeat at a distance (1214); The muster of rebellion (1214-15); The Charter of Liberties (1215) -- The road to Newark. A hollow peace (1215); Civil war (1215-16); Epilogue -- Appendix A. The trials of John at the French court in 1202 and 1203 -- Appendix B. Magna Carta -- Appendix C. The accident to King John's baggage train.".
- catalog tableOfContents "The genesis of a sinister reputation. The descendants of Melusine; The chroniclers and the Angevins; 'The terrible verdict' -- Gaining a kingdom. Mother and father; The devil's brood (c. 1140-85); Lord of Ireland -- a lost opportunity (1185-9); Count of Mortain (1189-99); Richard's heir (1199) -- Losing a duchy. The fight for an inheritance (1199-1200); The Treaty of Le Goulet (1200); 'John Softsword'; The Angoulême marriage (1200); The revolt of the Lusignans (1200-2); Mirebeau and its aftermath (1200-3); 'Deserted by his own men' (1202-3); Normandy lost (1204) -- King of England. Divided counsel (1204-5); Suspicion and discontent; The expedition that stayed at home (1205); The defence of Aquitaine (1206); The birth of the royal navy; John's methods in administration; Personal government; Meeting the cost -- King versus Pope. The clergy under two masters; A successor for Archbishop Walter (1205-7); War between Church and State (1207-9); An excommunicate king (1208-c. 1211).".
- catalog title "King John / W.L. Warren.".
- catalog type "Biography. fast".
- catalog type "text".