Richard the Lion Heart
Kate Norgate, the English historian of the Angevin kings, published Richard the Lion Heart in 1924, aiming not at a history of his reign but at a portrait of the man. She follows Richard from his youth as duke of Aquitaine and his conflicts with his father Henry II and his brothers, through the Third Crusade, the fall of Acre, the march to Joppa and the struggle with Saladin, his capture and imprisonment in Germany on the way home, and his last years of war against Philip Augustus in France, ending with his death at Châlus in 1199. Grounded in the chronicles and written with clarity, it remains a careful, balanced biography of a king more often seen through legend. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Richard the Lion Heart
Richard the Lion Heart by Kate Norgate can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Richard the Lion Heart online?
Yes. Richard the Lion Heart opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Richard the Lion Heart free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Richard the Lion Heart is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Richard the Lion Heart in the public domain?
Yes. Richard the Lion Heart by Kate Norgate is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Richard the Lion Heart?
About 9 h 17 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Richard the Lion Heart?
Richard the Lion Heart by Kate Norgate is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
