Treachery and Retribution: England's Dukes, Marquesses and Earls: 1066–1707 - Softcover

Rawson, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473876249 ISBN 13: 9781473876248

Publisher: Pen and Sword History, 2017

Synopsis

This is the history of England’s turbulent times, told through the stories of the country’s nobility. The book begins with the Norman Conquest in 1066 and ends with the union of England and Scotland in 1707. The nobility fought wars against Scotland in the north and against France on the Continent. They conquered Ireland and Wales and then had to deal with the rebellions that followed.

This is the story of their abduction plots and assassination attempts and the brutal retribution when the treachery failed. It recalls the barons’ rebellions and the peasant uprisings against the king. It also explains the reasons behind the family factions who fought for the crown, the most famous example being the War of the Roses. Also covered are the noble marriages arranged by the king to reward loyalty and maintain the balance of power. It tells of the children betrothed to marry, the failed marriages of convenience and the secret marriages for love.

Learn how Henry VIII introduced new problems when he appointed himself head of the Church of England. Successive monarchs switched between the new church and the Catholic Church. Then there was the challenge to Charles I’s rule in the Civil Wars.

The story ends with the union of England and Scotland and the creation of Great Britain in 1707. It was also the end of the period of treachery and retribution which had plagued the English crown for nearly 650 years.

About this title

About the Author:

Andrew Rawson is a freelance writer who has written over forty books covering many conflicts. They include eight books for Pen and Sword’s ‘Battleground Europe’ series and three reference books for The History Press’s ‘Handbook’ series. One covered all aspects of the British Army in the First World War. He has recently completed a ten part series on the British Expeditionary Force’s battles on the Western Front. He has a master’s history degree with Birmingham University.

Review:

"This fascinating book looks at the dangers of being a member of the nobility through almost 700 years, from the Norman conquest to the creation of Great Britain in 1707. Extraordinary accounts of murders, kidnappings, rebellions and all manner of unpleasantness relating to the landed gentry..." (Books Monthly)

About this edition

• Publisher: Pen and Sword History
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1473876249
• ISBN 13: 9781473876248
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192