The relationship between Henry II and Thomas Becket is legendary; from closest of friends to the worst of enemies. Given that it ended in the …
HENRY II, THOMAS BECKET, AND A CLOAK
Henry II
THE HISTORY OF WILLIAM MARSHALL: KNIGHTING THE YOUNG KING
‘L’histoire de Guillaume de Maréschal,’ known in translation as ‘The History of William (the) Marshall,’ is a rich source of information for historians of 12th …
AN IMAGE OF HENRY II AND HIS CHILDREN
‘The Genealogical Roll Chronicle of the English Kings’ show Henry II and his children. This spectacular manuscript is from the reign of Edward I. It is a genealogical account of the kings of England and their families. The genealogy starts with Egbert, king of Wessex, down to Edward III.
