| Folly and Fortune in Early British History: From Caesar to the Normans Contributor(s): Henshall, K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0230555209 ISBN-13: 9780230555204 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $45.60 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2008 Annotation: With its prime focus on the human factor in history, this book examines the role of foolishness in the unfolding of major events in Britain, particularly invasions, from Caesar's expeditions to the Norman Conquest. Many historians believe that foolishness in a bygone age cannot be meaningfully assessed, but this book does not accept that view. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - History | Ancient - General - History | Europe - Medieval |
| Dewey: 942.01 |
| LCCN: 2008024820 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.50 lbs) 334 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Focusing on pivotal points in Early British History, this book examines the role of folly and fortune in major events in Britain from Caesar's expeditions to the Norman Conquest. By examining the foolishness in a bygone age, Henshall draws attention to how human behaviour - with all its erraticisms - has helped shape history. |