The Character and Legacy of Henry II

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• 1. Early influences
• 2. Personal characteristics
• 3. Family background
• 4. Eleanor of Aquitaine
• 5. Henry and his sons
• 6. Final years
• 7. Find out more
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Books

Henry II by WL Warren (London, 1973)

Henry II: The Vanquished King by John T Appleby (Bell, 1962)

About the author

Dr Mike Ibeji is a Roman military historian who was an associate producer on Simon Schama's A History of Britain.

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Published: 2001-07-01