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“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 *

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    A Hardback by Catherine Hanley

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      Publisher Yale University Press
      Published 5 April 2016
      ISBN-13 9780300217452
      978-0300217452
      ISBN-10 0300217455
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      Biography: adventurers and explorers European history

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade 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 *

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