Royal warriors : a military history of the British monarchy / / Charles Carlton
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| Autore: |
Carlton Charles.
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| Titolo: |
Royal warriors : a military history of the British monarchy / / Charles Carlton
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| Pubblicazione: | London : , : Routledge, , 2014 |
| Edizione: | 1st ed. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (196 p.) |
| Disciplina: | 941 |
| Soggetto geografico: | Great Britain History, Military |
| Great Britain Kings and rulers | |
| Note generali: | "First published 2003 by Pearson Education Limited"--T.p. verso. |
| Nota di contenuto: | Cover; Half Title; Dedication; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Acknowledgements; chapter one THE TRADE OF KINGS; chapter two A FATAL DAY TO ENGLAND; chapter three WITH GRACE AND MIGHT OF CHIVALRY; chapter four NO OTHER AIM OR THOUGHT THAN WAR; chapter five TO THREATEN BOLD PRESUMPTUOUS KINGS WITH WAR; chapter six AND HE MARCHED THEM DOWN AGAIN; chapter seven LOOKING THEM IN THE FACE; Index |
| Sommario/riassunto: | <P>""War is the trade of kings"" John Dryden.</P><P>War and monarchy are two of the most important and resonant topics in British History. This exciting new book explores the role that kings and queens have played in war, and how war has shaped the monarchy. Aimed explicitly at the general reader, the book delves into the truth behind the myths, and uncovers some fascinating facts about our iconic soldier kings and queens.</P> |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Royal warriors |
| ISBN: | 1-317-87376-9 |
| 1-315-83740-4 | |
| 1-317-87377-7 | |
| 1-281-38441-0 | |
| 9786611384418 | |
| 1-4082-1135-1 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910808586103321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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