The Royal Bastards of Twelfth Century England

Power and Blood

New Hardback Illustrated

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Illegitimate sons, daughters and siblings of England’s 12th-century rulers are examined here as active figures in politics and government. Shedding light on their lives, James Turner explores their importance as deputies, military supporters and links to aristocratic networks, demonstrating how they helped legitimate relatives manage authority during dynastic conflict and institutional change, while adapting to shifts in family identity and noble society.

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