Excellent clear, crisp, and full of nuance... the standard account of Henry IV for years to come.Judges, Wolfson History Prize -- Judges * Wolfson Foundation * This scholarly and readable contributor to Yales English Monarchs series fills an important gap an impressive achievement, a considered and well-rounded account in which youth and old age get their proper share of attention and the darker periods are lit up by the skilful use of published and unpublished records.Jonathan Sumption, Literary Review -- Jonathan Sumption * Literary Review * Given-Wilsons very substantial biography brings Henry IV out of the shadows. It is as good a study of an English king as one could desire: deeply researched, admirably comprehensive, well considered and competently told. Without neglecting the details the story requires, the narrative never falters, and the pace is compelling throughout.Nicholas Orme, Church Times -- Nicholas Orme * Church Times * "In a fine-grained account laced with deep scholarship and lucid historical insight, Given-Wilson shows not only the drama of Richards fall, complete with greyhounds and golden robes, but the domino-effect destabilization caused by Henrys pivotal dilemma."Helen Castor, TLS -- Helen Castor * TLS * In this magnificent new study, Chris Given-Wilson gives us an account of Henry IVs life rooted in the fullest possible trawl through the sources.Nigel Saul, History Today -- Nigel Saul * History Today * [ A] clearly written, vivid account . . . A splendid addition to Yale's English Monarchs series.A. C. Reeves, Choice -- A. C. Reeves * Choice *
