{"product_id":"the-eagle-and-the-hart-the-tragedy-of-richard-ii-and-henry-iv-paperback","title":"The Eagle and the Hart: The Tragedy of Richard II and Henry IV - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHelen Castor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom an acclaimed historian comes an epic tale of power and betrayal: the dual biography of Richard II and Henry IV, two cousins whose tumultuous reigns shaped the course of English history.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRichard of Bordeaux and Henry of Bolingbroke, cousins born just three months apart, were ten years old when Richard became king of England. They were thirty-two when Henry deposed him and became king in his place. Now, the story behind one of the strangest and most fateful events in English history (and the inspiration behind Shakespeare's most celebrated history plays) is brought to vivid life by the acclaimed author of \u003ci\u003eBlood and Roses\u003c\/i\u003e, Helen Castor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCastor showcases the enigmatic Richard II, a king who clung to his divine right to rule but lacked the leadership to sustain his throne. His reign, marred by narcissism and disdain for constitutional principles, spiraled into chaos, ultimately leading to his downfall at the hands of his cousin. Enter Henry IV--a stark contrast. Castor portrays him as a chivalric hero, a leader who inspired loyalty and camaraderie. Yet, his journey to the throne was anything but smooth, plagued by rebellion and political turmoil. What makes Castor's account so compelling is her ability to weave these personal stories into the bigger picture. She explores the turbulent themes of masculinity, identity, and the fragile nature of power, offering a timely reminder of the perils of self-obsessed rulers--and the challenges faced by those who follow in their wake. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRichly researched and beautifully written, \u003ci\u003eThe Eagle and the Hart\u003c\/i\u003e isn't just a history book--it's a gripping tale of leadership, legacy, and the timeless struggle for power. For anyone fascinated by medieval England or the universal dynamics of power and ambition, this is not to be missed.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelen Castor is an acclaimed medieval and Tudor historian. Her first book, \u003ci\u003eBlood and Roses\u003c\/i\u003e, was longlisted for what is now known as the Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction and won the English Association's Beatrice White Prize. Her next two books, \u003ci\u003eShe-Wolves: The Women Who Ruled England Before Elizabeth\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJoan of Arc: A History\u003c\/i\u003e were both on numerous Best Books of the Year lists and made into documentaries for BBC television, and \u003ci\u003eJoan of Arc\u003c\/i\u003e was longlisted for the PEN\/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography. She has one son and lives in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 576\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 x 8.3 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 07, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978284990765,"sku":"9781982139216","price":22.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/RDd2dTfBO79781982139216.webp?v=1775801453","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-eagle-and-the-hart-the-tragedy-of-richard-ii-and-henry-iv-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}