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This is the story of a medieval knight, but not just any ordinary knight. This one became one of the most formidable figures of the realm. Born the fourth son of a minor 12 th century baron, William rose to become not only one of the richest but also one of the most powerful men of his age as Regent of England. His career charts the transformation of England itself. Let’s travel back to the Middle Ages and take a look at the courageous and colourful life of Sir William Marshal 1st Earl of Pembroke.
0:00 Introduction
1:13 If Darkness Had A Son
03:12 The Hero of the Day
06:23 The Forgiven
09:16 … And Justice For All
12:26 The End of the Line
Narrated by James Wade
Written by Lisa E Rawcliffe
Edited by Jamit Productions
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SOURCES:
Ashbridge, T.S. (2015) The greatest knight: the remarkable life of William Marshal, the power behind five English thrones, Ecco – Harper Collins Publishers, New York.
Crouch, D. (2002) William Marshal: knighthood, war and chivalry, 1147-1219, Longman, New York.
Duby, G. (1985) William Marshal: the flowers of chivalry, Pantheon Books, New York.
Johnson, B. (Dec 2016) William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke, a True Knight’s Tale, Historic UK Website.
Jones, D. (2015) A realm divided: a year in the life of Plantagenet England, Head of Zeus, London.
West, E. (2017) 1215 And All That, Skyhorse Publishing, New York.
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