Publisher's Synopsis
""John of Gaunt: King of Castile and Leon, Duke of Aquitaine and Lancaster, Earl of Derby, Lincoln, and Leicester, Seneschal of England"" is a biography of one of the most influential figures in medieval England, written by Sydney Armitage-Smith and published in 1905. John of Gaunt was the third son of King Edward III, and throughout his life he held many titles and positions of power, including being the regent of England during the minority of his nephew, King Richard II.The book explores John of Gaunt's life and career, from his early years as a military commander in the Hundred Years' War to his later role as a diplomat and statesman. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with his wives and children, and his reputation as a patron of the arts.Throughout the book, Armitage-Smith provides a detailed account of John of Gaunt's political and military achievements, as well as his failures and controversies. He also examines the broader historical context of John of Gaunt's life, including the social and economic changes that were taking place in medieval England at the time.Overall, ""John of Gaunt: King of Castile and Leon, Duke of Aquitaine and Lancaster, Earl of Derby, Lincoln, and Leicester, Seneschal of England"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most important figures in medieval English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
