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This book is long overdue, and is a compelling portrait of Philip Augustus. Dr Catherine Hanley writes with great subtlety, clarity and precision, capturing the essence of Philip's kingship in an engaging, dynamic and well-paced narrative. A must-read. * Caroline Burt, co-author of 'Arise: Six Kings and the Making of the English State' *

This book is long overdue, and is a compelling portrait of Philip Augustus. Dr Catherine Hanley writes with great subtlety, clarity and precision, capturing the essence of Philip's kingship in an engaging, dynamic and well-paced narrative. A must-read. * Caroline Burt, co-author of 'Arise, England: Six Kings and the Making of the English State' * Catherine Hanley’s excellent account of King Philip Augustus's struggle against – and ultimate destruction of – Plantagenet England’s continental empire is both lively and learned. A must read for lovers of medieval history. * Justine Firnhaber-Baker, author of 'House of Lilies: The Dynasty that made Medieval France' *

This book is long overdue, and is a compelling portrait of Philip Augustus. Dr Catherine Hanley writes with great subtlety, clarity and precision, capturing the essence of Philip's kingship in an engaging, dynamic and well-paced narrative. A must-read. * Caroline Burt, co-author of 'Arise, England: Six Kings and the Making of the English State' *

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Catherine Hanley has a PhD in Medieval Studies. She has written five books of popular history including Matilda: Empress, Queen, Warrior (2019) which was named by both the Financial Times and BBC History Magazine as one of their ‘Best Books of 2019’. She has recently written 1217: The Battles that Saved England which was a Sunday Times book of the week.

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