The Magnificent Century, Thomas B. Costain
The Magnificent Century, Thomas B. Costain
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The Magnificent Century

Author: Thomas B. Costain

Narrator: David Case

Unabridged: 15 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/06/2009

Synopsis

The Magnificent Century, the second volume of Costain's A History of the Plantagenets, covers Henry III's long and turbulent reign, from 1216 to 1272.
During his lifetime Henry was frequently unpopular, unreliable and inconsistent. Yet his reign saw spectacular advancement in the arts, sciences and theology, as well as in government. Despite all, it was truly a magnificent century.
"Combines a love of the subject with factual history. . .a great story." (San Francisco Chronicle)

About The Author

Thomas B. Costain has written many well-received novels, including The Magnificent Century and The Last Plantagenets among others.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Eric

Whereas Thomas B. Costain’s first volume in his series on the Plantagenets covered the rulers William the Conqueror through King John, The Magnificent Century focuses solely on the 56-year reign of Henry III. In this book Costain broadens his approach to write much more about the times of the 13th c......more

Goodreads review by Becky

First sentence: October 19, 1216. King John was dead. Premise/plot: The Magnificent Century is the second volume in Thomas B. Costain's history of the Plantagenets. The first volume is The Conquering Family. The first volume focused mainly on the royal family itself over several generations--centuries......more

Goodreads review by Robert

A book for those who like storytelling and aren't too worried about accuracy or invention. As a kid, I loved Costain's historical fiction, THE BLACK ROSE, and as a traveler found novels like RIDE WITH ME, BELOW THE SALT and THE SILVER CHALICE fitting the bill for railroad cars, airport waiting rooms......more

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