By John Gillingham
At its maximum volume, the Angevin Empire stretched from the Scottish border to the Pyrenees. for 50 years it was once the dominant political entity and "English" and "French" background have been inextricably woven jointly. This learn seems at how those disparate territories got here jointly, how they have been governed, and whether or not they actually constituted an empire. the hot variation of this groundbreaking paintings has been completely revised and features new chapters. John Gillingham taught background on the London university of Economics, collage of London At its maximum volume, the Angevin Empire stretched from the Scottish border to the Pyrenees. for 50 years it was once the dominant political entity and "English" and "French" background have been inextricably woven jointly. This learn appears to be like at how those disparate territories got here jointly, how they have been governed, and whether or not they really constituted an empire. the recent version of this groundbreaking paintings has been completely revised and features new chapters. At its maximum volume, the Angevin Empire stretched from the Scottish border to the Pyrenees. for 50 years it used to be the dominant political entity and "English" and "French" background have been inextricably woven jointly. This learn appears at how those disparate territories got here jointly, how they have been governed, and whether or not they actually constituted an empire. the hot variation of this groundbreaking paintings has been completely revised and features new chapters. "Brimming with argument and controversy each inch of ways a ebook which every person drawn to the interval should still read."—Nigel Saul, historical past Today "A version of the way to write down medieval history."—Peregrine Horden, British e-book information "Much extra synthesis: it stands as a piece of unique research."—H.E. Mayer, Deutsches Archiv "This concise, lucid and vigorous booklet presents readers with greater than only a particular account; because the made of the author's personal mirrored image, it's going to stimulate them to make up their very own minds."—Jean-Phillipe Genet, Le Moyen Age "A major instance of ways to put in writing heritage in a full of life and fascinating style."—France in Print
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Richard in Aquitaine or Geoffrey in Brittany might have a relatively free hand for much of the time; but for the young king, as designated heir to the ancestral lands, there was the greater frustration of living more or less permanently in his father's shadow. Whatever policy was adopted it was always likely that there would be tensions within the dynasty. As Henry's sons grew older, so there would be increasing scope for the king of France to make life difficult for his overbearing neighbour. 4 Holding on, 1173-99 THE REBELLION OF 1173-74 AND ITS AFTERMATH Louis VIFs opportunity came in the spring of 1173.
Hence the revolt of Henry's wife and sons triggered a greater war, involving the kings of France and Scotland, the counts of Flanders, Boulogne and Blois, as well as a sprinkling of rebels in Poitou, Normandy and England. In the end, Henry emerged victorious. He won on the continent partly because he captured Eleanor at an early stage in the war, and partly because, as the richest king in western Europe, he had the cash resources which enabled him to hire mercenaries - usually known as Brabangons or routiers - on a scale which his enemies could not match.
In consequence it also meant that he inherited his brother's legacy of tense relations with their father. Later that same year Henry ordered Richard to hand Aquitaine to John (who was already known as Lackland) in return for the latter's homage. On the face of it, a reasonable arrangement, since Richard could now look forward to ruling England, Normandy and Anjou; none the less he refused to comply. He had not worked and fought for the last eight years building up his own ducal authority in Aquitaine in order to give it away.