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King John (English Monarchs Series) (Paperback)

by WL Warren (Author)
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  • Paperback: 366 pages
  • Publisher: Yale University Press; New edition edition (23 Oct 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0300073747
  • ISBN-13: 978-0300073744
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.6 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 37,465 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This account of King John's reign is a study both of the king and his political misfortunes, and also of his times. John is set against the background of his predecessors, of the society in which he lived and of the problems posed by continuities independent of his making.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The reign of King John seen from beyond historical reputation, 6 Nov 2008
By Klaus van Amelrode "kmcva" - See all my reviews
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I suppose most of us have deeply engrained the picture of the "evil" Prince John trying to oust "the good and hero-like King Richard the Lionheart" as portrait in Robin Hood movies and books. How can one compete with such a personality? Just compare "The Lionherat" to "Lackland". Rightly Mr. Warren starts to explain how this reputation came about.

Somehow one longs for a bit for balanced approach. Indeed , is book provides excatly this, but without falling into the trap of completly whitewashing King Johan. Warren is not at all blind to his faults and spells them out. But he does not see just the negative sides of this King.
Here is a King of England who takes a keen interest in England and not just in his continental domains. He puts that into persepective with the rule of his brother Richard and his father Henry II. Much of the real essence of Richard's rule is covered up his hero-image and his military exploits.

John does not come across as a likeable person, but neither as the incapable ruler. It seems to me that John had to batter the demon of being the younger son, but in the end this younger son prevailed and continued the dynasty. WL Warren's book on King John is indeed a book that stood the test of times and is properly the best on King John.

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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A BALANCED ACCOUNT AT LAST!!, 8 Feb 2003
This is without doubt the definitive biography of King John! For too long dismissed as weak and cruel, this book shows him in a new and more favourable light. His skills in administering his realm, and his sporadic military genius all come together together to paint a picture of active and well informed King. The book is written well, and captures the King as if the author knew him himself. The series of the Yale English Monarchs books are clearly setting the standard for books on the Kings of England, and I hope that there are books in preparation for the remaining 'gaps' in the series. Very, Very Good!!
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Warren's King John reviewed., 20 Dec 2004
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This is an excellent book. Written in the 1960s this biography has stood the test of time. It is well written, informative and an accessible guide to the reign of King John. Warren wrote this account to be useful for academics but also interesting for the general reader. Warren succeeded in his mission. The book in engaging and informative, relying on chroniclers more than previous biographies did, which presents a more interesting and personal view of John.

The book paints a portrait balanced between two extremes; the traditional "bad King John" approach; and an out and out defence his reign. Warren comes to the conclusion that John had "the intellectual capabalities of a great king but the inclinations of a petty tyrant." The case is argued well throughout the book. Despite its age this book is still the best biography of John around.

The book is at its best when describing the John's campaigns in Normandy. For guides to Magna Carta see J.C. Holt for detail and use this one for the general background.

(this review is largely based on the foreward in the front of the current edition written by David Carpenter)

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