The Plantagenets: The Kings Who Made England

This brilliant new book explores the lives of eight generations of the greatest kings and queens that this country has ever seen — and the worst. The Plantagenets – their story is the story of Britain.

England’s Greatest Royal Dynasty

The Plantagenets ruled over England through eight generations of kings, shaping the destiny of a nation. Their remarkable reign transformed England from the Dark Ages into a highly organised kingdom that spanned a vast expanse of Europe.

Key achievements during Plantagenet rule:

• Establishment of enduring laws.
• Creation of artworks, monuments, and tombs that survive to this day.
• A legacy of sophistication, brutality, and secrets that continue to captivate.

A Battle-Scarred History

Dan Jones presents a new vision of this thrilling and tumultuous era. Experience a blow-by-blow account of England’s most engaging age, including:

• The Crusades.
• King John’s humbling over Magna Carta.
• The tragic reign of the last Plantagenet, Richard III.

Dive into the gripping story of England’s most iconic dynasty!