Richard the Lionheart(English, Hardcover, Blurton Heather)

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Richard the Lionheart(English, Hardcover, Blurton Heather) is written by Blurton Heather and published by Reaktion Books. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1836391234 (ISBN 10) and 9781836391234 (ISBN 13).

How did Richard the Lionheart, who once said he would sell London if he found a buyer, become celebrated as the ideal of English chivalry? This book examines the life of Richard I (1157-1199) through the captivating stories told about him, from accounts of his deeds in medieval sources to his portrayals in modern literature and media. Tales of Richard's exploits were as colourful as they were varied, ranging from him wielding King Arthur's sword to being a son of the Devil or even a cannibal. Instead of separating fact from fiction, this book explores how these tales shaped his legacy in both his time and ours.