--- product_id: 43321350 title: "Henry the Young King, 1155-1183 Hardcover – September 13, 2016" brand: "matthew strickland" price: "338.58 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/43321350-henry-the-young-king-1155-1183-hardcover-september-13-2016 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Henry the Young King, 1155-1183 Hardcover – September 13, 2016 **Brand:** matthew strickland **Price:** 338.58 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Henry the Young King, 1155-1183 Hardcover – September 13, 2016 by matthew strickland - **How much does it cost?** 338.58 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/43321350-henry-the-young-king-1155-1183-hardcover-september-13-2016) ## Best For - matthew strickland enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted matthew strickland brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Henry the Young King, 1155-1183 Hardcover – September 13, 2016 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51S0EP19oLL.jpg) ![Henry the Young King, 1155-1183 Hardcover – September 13, 2016 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41q-67H5-mL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by C***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2016* thank youGiuseppe Ligato ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The (young) King without a Kingdom *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2016* First posted on Amazon.co.uk on 31/07 a couple of minutes ago...This is indeed “the first modern study of Henry the Young King, eldest – and little known - son of Henry II, but it is also much more than that.As the author shows, Henry the Younger was crowned at age fifteen by his father precisely because Henry II wanted to avoid the succession wars that had plagued the death of his own grandfather (Henry I, the last son of William the Conqueror). The young king did indeed play a key role in his father’s Empire and did a lot for the prestige of the Plantagenet through his very successful participations in tournaments across Northern France.However, he was constantly denied direct rule of England, Normandy or Anjou by his father. This was a major problem since at the time, and as Matthew Strickland shows so well, lordship over land was both the main source of power and of wealth. It was also the main sources of influence and patronage because grants of fiefs was what allowed a lord to reward his followers and household knights. Without any of this, and although Henry the Younger was at one point in time allowed to govern Normandy on behalf of his father as some kind of temporary regent, he never had any real power.What made things worse from the Young King’s perspective, as also shown in the book, is that Richard, as Count of Poitou, rules over it and over Aquitaine while Geoffrey, his other younger brother, got Brittany. From Henry II’s perspective, and after his eldest son’s first rebellion, he always seemed to have feared a repeat, which finally happened and never trusted him with any real and significant power. This, again, tended to drive him into the arms of the Kings of France, first Louis VII and then Philippe II, who were, of course, too happy to stir up trouble against their much too powerful neighbour and vassal.One point where the book’s summary is somewhat incomplete and where it fails to do the book full justice is with regards to Eleanor of Aquitaine. She did encourage Henry’s first rebellion against his father. However, as Matthew Strickland shows, it is not sure how much encouragement the crowned King without a kingdom really needed. Her role in his second uprising seems to have been much more limited or even non-existent, partly because her husband had imprisoned her by then and partly because Henry the Younger was by then attacking Richard and disputing Aquitaine from his, and Richard (the future “Lionheart”) was “mummy’s favourite”, just like John was “daddy’s favourite”…Also included in the book are discussion about the Young King’s relationships with two rather extraordinary characters of the time. One was Thomas Beckett, who was his tutor when the future Archbishop was still his father’s Chancellor and friend. The other as William Marshall, who is likely to have been one of his master in arms and one of the leaders, or perhaps even the leader at one point in time, of his household knight. In both cases, however, Matthew Strickland describes fascinating pictures of both characters, showing them to be very much men of their time and not the “paragons of virtue” that they have been portrayed to be, and even portrayed themselves to be, as in the case of William Marshall.Finally, and although this is an excellent book that I will therefore rate five stars, readers should be aware that this is a scholarly piece, with full of references, discussions and footnotes, and a comprehensive bibliography to boot. The point here is that it is not written for the so-called “general reader” and may seem a bit heard to read at times. However, the contents are such that I, at least, found it very much worthwhile persevering… ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant. *by C***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2020* Brilliant is a word thrown around but this is truly an amazing book. I study Henry the Second. Every scrap of information I can find is like gold. This book is so detailed, so cogent, so well referenced that I almost cannot believe it. The perspective the author shows as to the Plantagenet consolidation of power, the thought and angst that went into the relationships; the wider community that was effected is wonderful. You can read a few pages per day spending much time reading the footnotes and references and going down the various rabbit holes from there. See also W.L. Warren Henry II and you are basically set for years.Appreciated is the non hysterical approach to the death of "a low born clerk." We can learn a lot about Becket's own vanity and ambition here as well as Becket's own abuse of power.Henry the Young King is the son of a man who seeks to consolidate power. The son is different than the father yet alike in the thirst for power. The complicated characters and the milieu in which they dwell are multifaceted. The loves, the friendships (no less a man than William the Marshal), Henry the Young King's famous and infamous brothers. The scope of the Angevin Empire. It is an almost too rich field of study.We have Henry the Second losing a fair and beautiful son AND an strong opponent. If you are interested in these people and this time you really need to read this book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/43321350-henry-the-young-king-1155-1183-hardcover-september-13-2016](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/43321350-henry-the-young-king-1155-1183-hardcover-september-13-2016) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*