154. The Eagle And The Hart: The Tragedy Of Richard II And Henry IV

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154. The Eagle And The Hart: The Tragedy Of Richard II And Henry IV

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Helen Castor

Join acclaimed medieval and Tudor historian Helen Castor as she unravels the dramatic and fateful rivalry between Richard II and Henry IV – two cousins whose entwined destinies shaped the course of English history. When they were still children, Richard was crowned King Richard II with Henry at his side, carrying the sword of state: a ten-year-old lord in the service of his ten-year-old king. Richard, the white hart, was a fragile yet ruthless king, while Henry, the eagle, was a charismatic leader without a crown. As ambition, fear, and power struggles tore them apart, their conflict pushed England to the brink of catastrophe. With her signature storytelling, Castor explores this gripping tale of monarchy, masculinity, and the battle for the throne.