Synopses & Reviews
The first biography of one of the wealthiest and most influential bishops of medieval Europe.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 481-509) and index.
Table of Contents
Introduction; 1. An alien abroad; 2. The reign of King John; 3. The Justiciarship; 4. Magna Carta and civil war; 5. The kingâs guardian 1216 1219; 6. Decline and disgrace 1219 1227; 7. Des Roches and the Crusade 1227 1231; 8. The fall of Hubert de Burgh; 9. The coalition; 10. Des Roches in power; 11. The gathering storm; 12. The Marshalâs war; 13. The fall of Peter des Roches; 14. The final years; Bibliography.