Edward III: The Perfect King

Name: Edward III: The Perfect King
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Rating: 4.3 (1204 reviews)
Author: Ian Mortimer

by Ian Mortimer

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4.3 stars from 1,204 reviews. Top 88% of Biography Memoir books we track.

1006 pages~16.8 hr readPublished by RosettaBooks

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Perfect for you if...

You want medieval history that reads like a thriller, with real politics and blood rather than dusty textbooks.
You're fascinated by how one person's ambition can reshape an entire nation's laws, art, and culture.
You've read Mortimer's Time Traveler's Guide and want the deep dive into a single transformative ruler.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer your history in bite-sized summaries rather than a thorough 1000-page account.
You're looking for a sympathetic portrait of a ruler; Edward is brutal and contradictory throughout.
You need a lighter read for a beach holiday.

About this book

A comprehensive biography of Edward III, the fourteenth-century English ruler who held power for over fifty years beginning in 1327. Edward III was one of England's most influential kings, shaping the course of English history. Revered for centuries as one of the country's most illustrious leaders, he was also a usurper and warmonger who ordered his uncle beheaded. Historian Ian Mortimer examines Edward III's life and reign in detail. As a teenager, Edward overthrew tyrannous guardians and went on to usher in a period of chivalric ideals. His reforms transformed feudal England into a thriving, sophisticated country and one of Europe's major military powers. The book traces Edward's lasting influence on England's justice system, artistic traditions, language, and architecture. Intended for readers interested in medieval history, this work provides new insight into one of England's most complex medieval monarchs.

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