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The Plantagenets

The Plantagenets

By Dan Jones

The Warrior Kings and Queens Who Made England. HarperCollins, 2012.

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A brief summary of The Plantagenets

The long, colorful, and often bloody tale of the eight generations of monarchs who ruled England throughout the early medieval period, transforming it time and again through politics, reform, and war.

Key insights in The Plantagenets

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What do you get from this book? The epic story of England’s foundational royal dynasty
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The death of English king Henry I’s heir sparked prolonged violence, as barons ignored his daughter Matilda’s claim
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Geoffrey Plantagenet’s marriage to Matilda brought the Crown to him and his descendants
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Henry II rebuilt England then expanded its territories, before a feud with his former close friend turned bloody
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Though law reforms consolidated his royal power, Henry II’s later years were plagued by a war with his own family
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Richard the Lionheart etched his name in English history with his crusade successes—at great financial cost
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Vicious, insecure, and incompetent, King John’s huge failings led to the monumental signing of the Magna Carta
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Favoritism, cultural development, and eventually, brutal tyranny, were the hallmarks of Henry III’s reign
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Edward I dramatically reversed England’s, and his family’s, decline through his military ability, legal reforms, and strong personality
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Putting his favorites above the needs of his kingdom, Edward II repeated Henry III’s mistakes—with disastrous effect
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Edward III brought a new golden age after the disaster of his father’s reign, though his success deserted him as he grew old
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The paranoia, cruelty, and disinterest Richard II brought to kingship finally ended the Plantagenet line
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Who should read The Plantagenets

Historians • those interested in royal families • lovers of a great tale • Game of Thrones fans • managers or leaders • writers

About the author of The Plantagenets

Dan Jones is an author, journalist and presenter who has worked for the London Evening Standard, The Times, and The Spectator. He is a graduate of Pembroke College, Cambridge. His other publications include The Wars of the Roses and The World Aflame.

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