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Bloomsbury presents 1217 by Catherine Hanley, read by Veronika Hyks. A Sunday Times Book of the Week 'A thrilling episode from England’s medieval history.' Dan Jones, The Sunday Times An engrossing history of the pivotal year when the future of England was secured. In 1215 King John had agreed...

A life of Matilda - empress, skilled military leader, and one of the greatest figures of the English Middle Ages.   

Bloomsbury presents Nemesis: Medieval England's Greatest Enemy by Catherine Hanley, read by Veronika Hyks. The extraordinary tale of Philip Augustus, one of medieval Europe’s greatest monarchs, and the part he played in the downfall of four Plantagenet kings of England. Philip II ruled France...

Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine are two of the most recognisable figures of the Middle Ages, and almost certainly the best-known couple. The lives of their sons have been examined in detail many times, but their daughters are barely known despite the influence they exerted on the world around them. Joanna, the youngest daughter, led an extraordinary life full of travel, adventure, danger, and controversy. Her story is told here in full for the first time.