The White Ship : conquest, anarchy and the wrecking of Henry I's dream
(Book)
Published
London : William Collins, 2020.
Physical Desc
338 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Status
Canon City Public Library - NONFICTION
910.91 SPE
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910.91 SPE
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Published
London : William Collins, 2020.
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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The sinking of the White Ship on the 25th November 1120 is one of the greatest disasters that England has ever suffered. Its repercussions would change English and European history for ever. King Henry I was sailing for England in triumph after four years of fighting the French. Congregating with the king at the port of Barfleur on that freezing night was the cream of Anglo-Norman society, including the only legitimate heir to the throne. By 1120, Henry was the most formidable ruler in Europe with an enviable record on the battlefield, immense lands and wealth and unprecedented authority in his kingdoms. Everything he had worked for was finally achieved, and he was ready to hand it on to his beloved son, William AEtheling. Henry I and his retinue set out first. The White Ship - considered the fastest afloat - would follow, carrying the young prince. Spoilt and arrogant, William had plied his comrades and crew with drink from the minute he stepped aboard. It was the middle of the night when the drunken helmsman rammed the ship into rocks. There would be only one survivor from the gilded roll call of passengers... --,Source other than Library of Congress.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Spencer, C. S. (2020). The White Ship: conquest, anarchy and the wrecking of Henry I's dream . William Collins.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Spencer, Charles Spencer, 1964-. 2020. The White Ship: Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I's Dream. William Collins.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Spencer, Charles Spencer, 1964-. The White Ship: Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I's Dream William Collins, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Spencer, Charles Spencer. The White Ship: Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I's Dream William Collins, 2020.
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