Philip Augustus - William Holden Hutton - Bog

Philip Augustus is a biography of the French king who ruled from 1180 to 1223, written by William Holden Hutton. The book explores the life and reign of Philip Augustus, who is considered one of the most successful monarchs in French history. Hutton delves into Philip's early life, his struggles with his father and his eventual rise to the throne. He examines the political and military strategies that Philip employed to expand his kingdom, including his role in the Third Crusade and his battles against his English rivals. The book also explores Philip's personal life, including his relationships with his wives and mistresses. Throughout the book, Hutton provides a detailed and engaging portrait of this important historical figure, shedding light on the political, social, and cultural context of medieval France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.