Here Be Dragons 05 Oct 2009 10:27 PM | Renee Belbeck Here Be Dragons by Sharon Kay Penman
“Set in the 13th Century, Here Be Dragons is the story of King John and his England. A paradoxical man, he was charming, generous, clever — and he was unstable and brutal. He was capable of great kindnesses, but he butchered child hostages. He was the youngest son and favorite of Henry Plantagenet, but he would betray his father in order to seize the throne of England. For centuries, history recorded him as a bad king, upon whom the Magna Carta was forced. Yet history also tells us he was intent on bringing a measure of justice to his realm in the face of his greedy barons’ refusal to accept the law.
But Here Be Dragons is also the story of Llewelyn the Great of Wales. At 14, he began a civil war; by 21, he held all North Wales. He was John’s vassal — and most bitter enemy. His dream of a free and united Wales, unencumbered by English laws or lords, was to spur a lifelong crusade that left little time for peace or pleasure.”
The above description was taken from Sharon’s website. The book is also a great love story. One cannot help but fall in love with the Prince of Wales and the story of his wife.
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Contributing Member: Sandy Brader
Independent Heritage Makers Consultant
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“Set in the 13th Century, Here Be Dragons is the story of King John and his England. A paradoxical man, he was charming, generous, clever — and he was unstable and brutal. He was capable of great kindnesses, but he butchered child hostages. He was the youngest son and favorite of Henry Plantagenet, but he would betray his father in order to seize the throne of England. For centuries, history recorded him as a bad king, upon whom the Magna Carta was forced. Yet history also tells us he was intent on bringing a measure of justice to his realm in the face of his greedy barons’ refusal to accept the law.
But Here Be Dragons is also the story of Llewelyn the Great of Wales. At 14, he began a civil war; by 21, he held all North Wales. He was John’s vassal — and most bitter enemy. His dream of a free and united Wales, unencumbered by English laws or lords, was to spur a lifelong crusade that left little time for peace or pleasure.”
The above description was taken from Sharon’s website. The book is also a great love story. One cannot help but fall in love with the Prince of Wales and the story of his wife.
Get your copy today
Contributing Member: Sandy Brader
Independent Heritage Makers Consultant
Enjoy Preserving and Sharing Your Stories
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