The Life And Times Of Richard The First: Surnamed Coeur-De-Lion, King Of England (1861)

""The Life And Times Of Richard The First: Surnamed Coeur-De-Lion, King Of England"" is a historical biography written by William Edmondstoune Aytoun in 1861. The book chronicles the life of Richard the Lionheart, who was the King of England from 1189 to 1199. Aytoun presents a detailed account of Richard's life, from his birth and childhood to his reign as king, his military campaigns, and his eventual death. The book also provides a broader historical context, detailing the political and social landscape of medieval Europe during Richard's reign. Aytoun's writing style is engaging and informative, and he draws on a range of historical sources to paint a vivid picture of Richard's life and times. Overall, ""The Life And Times Of Richard The First"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in medieval history or the life of one of England's most famous kings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.