Edward III (Penguin Monarchs) A Heroic Failure
Edward III (Penguin Monarchs) A Heroic Failure by Jonathan Sumption offers a concise exploration of the reign of Edward III, who ruled England for fifty years. Published by National Geographic Books on September 25, 2018, this reprint edition spans 144 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into Edward’s legacy as a celebrated king, known for his military victories at Sluys and Crécy, as well as for founding the Order of the Garter. Despite his initial successes, the narrative reveals the complexities of his later years, culminating in a poignant reflection on his life as a “heroic failure.”
Readers will find a detailed account of Edward III’s rise to power and the subsequent decline of his conquests, set against the backdrop of medieval European history. The book examines themes of royalty and political dynamics during a transformative period in Great Britain, from the Norman Conquest to the late medieval era. Sumption’s expert analysis provides insights into the challenges faced by Edward III, making this work a significant addition to the Penguin Monarchs series, which presents fresh perspectives on England’s rulers.
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Edward III ruled England for fifty years. He was a paragon of kingship in the eyes of his contemporaries, the perfect king in those of later generations. Venerated as the victor of Sluys and Crécy and the founder of the Order of the Garter, he was regarded with awe even by his enemies. But he lived too long, and was ultimately condemned to see thirty years of conquests reversed in less than five. In this gripping new account of Edward III’s rise and fall, Jonathan Sumption introduces us to a fêted king who ended his life a heroic failure.
Jonathan Sumption is a former history fellow of Magdalen College Oxford. He is the author of Pilgrimage and The Albigensian Crusade, as well as the first four volumes in his celebrated history of the Hundred Years War, Trial by Battle, Trial by Fire, Divided Houses and Cursed Kings. He was awarded the 2009 Wolfson History Prize for Divided Houses.
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