The Reign of Richard Lionheart: Ruler of The

Richard Lionheart (Richard I) , has been traditionally viewed as warrior king, and a model of kingly and knightly virtues. In this work, the king's greatness as a military commander is demonstrated, his skills as politician and administrator are also highlighted. Draws on the latest work of feudalism, corrects many misconceptions and presents a vital new approach to one of medieval history's most fascinating periods. Uses original French as well as English sources.Covers England, as well, as the Crusades.Readers interested in Medieval History. Also available in Hardcover 0-582-25660-7.

Ralph V. Turner is Distinguished Research Professor, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.

Editor's Preface

vii

Authors' Preface

ix

List of Abbreviations

xi

The historians' balance-sheet

1

(16)

The character of the Angevin `empire'

17

(24)

The problem of Philip Augustus and growing French royal power

41

(16)

Richard's apprenticeship: count of Poitou 1172--89

57

(15)

Richard's accession and preparations for the Third Crusade

72

(15)

Richard's governance of England prior to departure on crusade

87

(23)

The government of England during the Third Crusade and German captivity

110

(31)

The government of England under Hubert Walter and Geoffrey fitz Peter

141

(22)

The duchy of Normandy

163

(18)

Greater Anjou

181

(19)

The duchy of Aquitaine

200

(25)

Richard's warfare following the crusade, 1193--99

225

(16)

Richard in retrospect

241

(14)

Maps

The Angevin Empire

249

(1)

England, Scotland and Wales

250

(1)

The Duchy of Normandy

251

(1)

Greater Anjou

252

(1)

The Duchy of Aquitaine

253

(1)

Angevin and Capetian Dominions and Theatres of War

254

(1)

Genealogical Table: The Angevin Dynasty

255

(3)

Bibliography

258

(23)

Index

281

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