“…The Chronicle of King Gälawdewos (r. 1540–1559), reporting the nineteen years of the king’s reign, is one of the most useful and significant historical sources for the history of Christian-Muslim relation in the sixteenth century of Ethiopia and the Horn. …”

“…"This volume contains a collection of the author's life-long study (along with some new research written specifically for this book) of the text of 1-2 Kings, some of them translated into English for the first time. …”

“…King Arthur and the knights of the round table…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…A forgotten king? -- Born in the purple: early childhood and infant marriage, 1155-1160 -- Rex puer: coronation plans and associative kingship, 1161-1163 -- Training for kingship, 1163-1169 -- Novus rex: the coronation, 1170 -- The regent and the martyr, 1170-1172 -- "A king without a kingdom": the seeds of war, 1172-1173 -- "The cubs of the roaring lion shall awaken": the outbreak of war, 1173 -- Invasion: the onslaught renewed, 1174 -- A fragile peace, 1175-1177 -- Apogee: king of the tournament, 1177-1182 -- Keeping the balance of power: France, 1178-1182 -- The brothers' war, 1183 -- Vir sanctus: death, commemoration and legacy…”

“…Discusses the characters, careers, and influence on history of each English king and queen from the early Saxons to Elizabeth II…”

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