The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV by Castor, Helen
The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV by Castor, Helen

The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV

From an acclaimed historian comes an epic tale of power and betrayal: the dual biography of Richard...
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SKU: 9781982139209
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Author: Helen Castor
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV by Castor, Helen

The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV

$53.30
The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV by Castor, Helen

The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV

$53.30
Author: Helen Castor
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
From an acclaimed historian comes an epic tale of power and betrayal: the dual biography of Richard II and Henry IV, two cousins whose tumultuous reigns shaped the course of English history.

Richard of Bordeaux and Henry of Bolingbroke, cousins born just three months apart, were ten years old when Richard became king of England. They were thirty-two when Henry deposed him and became king in his place. Now, the story behind one of the strangest and most fateful events in English history (and the inspiration behind Shakespeare's most celebrated history plays) is brought to vivid life by the acclaimed author of Blood and Roses, Helen Castor.

Castor showcases the enigmatic Richard II, a king who clung to his divine right to rule but lacked the leadership to sustain his throne. His reign, marred by narcissism and disdain for constitutional principles, spiraled into chaos, ultimately leading to his downfall at the hands of his cousin. Enter Henry IV--a stark contrast. Castor portrays him as a chivalric hero, a leader who inspired loyalty and camaraderie. Yet, his journey to the throne was anything but smooth, plagued by rebellion and political turmoil. What makes Castor's account so compelling is her ability to weave these personal stories into the bigger picture. She explores the turbulent themes of masculinity, identity, and the fragile nature of power, offering a timely reminder of the perils of self-obsessed rulers--and the challenges faced by those who follow in their wake.

Richly researched and beautifully written, The Eagle and the Hart isn't just a history book--it's a gripping tale of leadership, legacy, and the timeless struggle for power. For anyone fascinated by medieval England or the universal dynamics of power and ambition, this is not to be missed.

Author: Helen Castor
Publisher: Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
Published: 10/15/2024
Pages: 576
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.70w x 1.70d
ISBN: 9781982139209


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2024
Booklist 10/15/2024 pg. 10
Publishers Weekly 12/02/2024

About the Author
Helen Castor is an acclaimed medieval and Tudor historian. Her first book, Blood and Roses, was longlisted for what is now known as the Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction and won the English Association's Beatrice White Prize. Her next two books, She-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth and Joan of Arc: A History were both on numerous Best Books of the Year lists and made into documentaries for BBC television, and Joan of Arc was longlisted for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography. She has one son and lives in London.
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