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Discover the turbulent reign of William II (Rufus), son of William the Conqueror, in this captivating biography by John Gillingham. Explore his ruthless rule, battles with his brother Robert, and the lasting legacy of Westminster Hall. Uncover the mystery surrounding his death in this essential read for medieval history enthusiasts. ISBN: 9780141989884
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| Weight | 0.5 kg |
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| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| ISBN | 9780141989884 |
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Afnas –
A comprehensive biography. It’s a bit dry at times, but very informative. For serious history readers only.
Shreshtha Roy –
It provides decent context to William’s reign. I wasn’t completely captured by it.
Sourav Singh –
An interesting read, but the writing style was a little dense. It provides good background though.
Neha Lahariya –
Interesting subject matter, but the writing style didn’t quite grab me. It felt too academic for casual reading.
Aayush Mittal –
I enjoyed the section of Westminster Hall. It felt like the book could have been more engaging.
Manish Shaw –
Fascinating look at a lesser-known king. I especially enjoyed the details about Westminster Hall. Definitely recommend.
Anchit Ambesh –
William II was a complex ruler, and Gillingham captures that well. Though dense at times, it is worth it.
Gautam Choudhary –
Fantastic! Gillingham made history come alive. This book provides great insights and perspective to William II’s reign.
Hareesh Kumar S –
A must-read for medieval history fans! It provides an in-depth look at the battles and political intrigue.
Deepankshi Mahendrakumar Dhamgaye –
Well researched and written. It gave good insight into the era. Westminster Hall info was a highlight.
Anita Bhengra –
This book gave me a good background to an overlooked king. Gillingham’s writing is clear and insightful.
Aprajita Kumari –
The book felt informative, but also, slightly boring. I’ll need to give it a re-read.
Sai Srinivas Chinnam –
Enjoyable book, but sometimes hard to follow the political landscape. The battles with Robert were well-described, though.
Shiwam Singh Singroul –
A solid biography of William II. Gillingham paints a vivid picture, though I found some sections a bit dry. Still, worth the read for medieval history buffs.
Gyanendra Pratap Singh Shekhawat –
An excellent account of a ruthless king. I was hooked from beginning to end. A must-read for history enthusiasts!
Meghna Singhal –
Excellent! This book kept me glued to the pages. Highly recommend it to anyone interested in medieval kings.
Aman Yadav –
Gillingham’s writing is engaging, and William II comes to life. A surprisingly interesting read. Highly recommended!
Vriddhi Jain –
A very detailed look at William II. Maybe too detailed at some points. Still, educational and a fine read overall.
Tejas Ranjit Wankhade –
Not my favorite read, but it was thorough. Found it slow-paced. Perhaps better for serious scholars.
Nitesh Somani –
Good overview, but felt rushed in places. The mystery surrounding his death could have been explored further. Overall, informative.
Ankan Kumar Sinha –
A solid biography. It felt like it was missing something to make it a truly great read.
Harsh Mahender Singh –
The book gave great overview of history and the king, but I wanted more of the author opinion and speculation.
Pankaj Kumar Sharma –
A decent biography but I felt it could have been more engaging. It reads more like a textbook. Okay if you need the facts.