William Marshal

<p><i>William Marshal </i>now in its third edition depicts this intriguing medieval figure as a ruthless opportunist astute courtier manipulative politician and a brutal but efficient soldier. Drawing from the knight's contemporary biography in addition to the many other primary sources dedicated to him David Crouch provides a narrative of William Marshal a survey of the times in which he lived and considers the questions posed by the <i>History</i>. </p> <p>The third edition has been extensively updated and revised to include further information on the realities of warfare and tournaments and include the latest research on Marshal's family. It is a unique resource for students of medieval history. </p>