Devil's Crown: A History Of Henry Ii And His SonsThe story of Henry II's turbulent relationship with Thomas á Beckett, Queen Eleanor, and his sons Richard and John. A tie-in with the BBC2 mini-series. |
Contents
A Royal Inheritance | 7 |
King of England | 25 |
The Devils Brood | 49 |
Copyright | |
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