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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Captivating…Hanley’s work vividly depicts the texture of the times with an enthralling, novelistic narrative.”—
Publishers Weekly * Publishers Weekly *
“I have been waiting for a biography of Louis for a long time, and few are better qualified to write it than Hanley. She has a command of the sources and skilfully deploys her expertise in medieval arms and warfare… this is serious history, as well as a gripping – and poignant – story.”—Sophie Ambler,
BBC History -- Sophie Ambler * BBC History Magazine *
“Hanley breaks new ground with this engaging and readable first biography in English of Louis VIII.”—
Choice * Choice *
“This is a volume aimed at a wide audience, with an appealing, fast-paced prose style… will open up new perspectives and debates on the era of Louis”—Sean L. Field,
Royal Studies -- Sean L. Field * Royal Studies *
