William Marshal - David Crouch

David Crouchs William Marshal, Now In Its Third Edition, Depicts This Intriguing Medieval Figure As A Ruthless Opportunist, Astute Courtier, Manipulative Politician And A Brutal But Efficient Soldier. Born The Fourth Son Of A Minor Baron, He Ended His Days As Earl Of Pembroke And Regent Of England, And Was The Only Medieval Knight To Have A Contemporary Biography Written About Him. Using This Biography In Addition To The Many Other Primary Sources Dedicated To Him, The Author Provides A Narrative Of William Marshal And A Survey Of The Times In Which He Lived And Also Considers The Problems And Questions Posed By The History.