{"title":"Chris Given-Wilson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Chris Given-Wilson, a distinguished historian and author renowned for his exceptional biographies and contributions to medieval history. With a career dedicated to uncovering the complexities of the past, Given-Wilson effortlessly brings historical figures to life through his engaging narrative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eHenry IV\u003c\/em\u003e, a meticulously researched biography that delves into the life and times of one of England’s most intriguing monarchs. Known for his ability to weave intricate details with broader historical themes, Given-Wilson takes readers on a fascinating journey through the late Middle Ages, offering insights into both the personal and political spheres of his subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, Chris Given-Wilson's books stand out for their scholarly depth combined with an accessible approach, making them a perfect choice for both history enthusiasts and casual readers alike. Explore the depth of history through the eyes of a master storyteller and historian.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"henry-iv-by-chris-given-wilson-9780300229714","title":"Henry IV","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis definitive biography of England's Henry IV reassesses the adversities of his reign, his ruthlessness and extravagance, and his previously unrecognised successes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This wonderful biography of the first of the Lancastrian kings is no less accomplished than its subject. . . . A vivid and captivating study of England’s most neglected late medieval ruler.\" —David Green, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Hundred Years War\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenry IV\u003c\/i\u003e (1399–1413), the son of John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster, seized the English throne at the age of thirty-two from his cousin Richard II and held it until his death, aged forty-five, when he was succeeded by his son, Henry V. This comprehensive and nuanced biography restores to his rightful place a king often overlooked in favour of his illustrious progeny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHenry faced the usual problems of usurpers: foreign wars, rebellions, and plots, as well as the ambitions and demands of the Lancastrian retainers who had helped him win the throne. By 1406 his rule was broadly established, and although he became ill shortly after this and never fully recovered, he retained ultimate power until his death. Using a wide variety of previously untapped archival materials, Chris Given-Wilson reveals a cultured, extravagant, and sceptical monarch who crushed opposition ruthlessly but never quite succeeded in satisfying the expectations of his own supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855783874796,"sku":"9780300229714","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24294883482294.jpg?v=1759277134"},{"product_id":"archbishop-chancellor-kingmaker-by-chris-given-wilson-9780300286403","title":"Archbishop, Chancellor, Kingmaker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn authoritative biography of Thomas Arundel, the English archbishop who overthrew a king\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThomas Arundel was a pivotal figure in English politics at the turn of the fifteenth century. His career began in 1373 when, at the age of just twenty, he was ordained as bishop of Ely. By 1396, he had become archbishop of Canterbury, but after being exiled for his opposition to Richard II he orchestrated a revolution in which he and Henry Bolingbroke overthrew the king. By the end of his life, he had begun the task of suppressing Lollardy and served as Chancellor of England on five separate occasions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this definitive biography, renowned historian Chris Given-Wilson traces Arundel's life and career from his exile in 1397 to his death in 1414. Given-Wilson reveals Arundel's immense contribution to political life—particularly during the reign of Henry IV—and the dilemmas he faced in balancing his duties to the king and to the church.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031778050284,"sku":"9780300286403","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24861773482294.jpg?v=1764146739"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/chris-given-wilson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}