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The Women Who Saved England

Austin Hernon

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Description:In 1217 the war was going badly for the royalist cause, with King John dead and England’s new king, Henry III, only nine years old, the king’s supporters had lost control of the south, including Westminster where the French prince, Louis, had been acclaimed King of England.King Alexander of Scotland, sensing an opportunity, invades to join the French army in Kent.The axis of resistance to the rebels becomes focused on Lincoln, the last citadel available to the royalists before the whole country becomes a vassal state to King Philip of France.The constable of Lincoln castle is now faced the prospect of siege and slow defeat. If she could not hold firm, all of England would surely crumble and fall before the rebel onslaught.Nicholaa of Lincoln must hold firm, and to her west across the river Trent, her friend Matilda of Laxton must keep secure Nicholaa’s western flank – both sides of the Trent must be secured until reinforcements arrive.Two women, both of whom inherited their appointments of, ‘Keepers of the King’s Forests,’ now must defend England – from the shores of the North Sea to the rolling hills of Derbyshire.This is the real story of the forests, including that of Sherwood, and the valiant women who were the true wardens.Remember their names: Nicholaa of Lincoln and Matilda of Laxton.England should be proud of them.Read more on our website: www.history-reimagined.co.ukWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Women Who Saved England. To get started finding The Women Who Saved England, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: Wayward Prince Productions

Release: 2017

ISBN: 1784564761

Description: In 1217 the war was going badly for the royalist cause, with King John dead and England’s new king, Henry III, only nine years old, the king’s supporters had lost control of the south, including Westminster where the French prince, Louis, had been acclaimed King of England.King Alexander of Scotland, sensing an opportunity, invades to join the French army in Kent.The axis of resistance to the rebels becomes focused on Lincoln, the last citadel available to the royalists before the whole country becomes a vassal state to King Philip of France.The constable of Lincoln castle is now faced the prospect of siege and slow defeat. If she could not hold firm, all of England would surely crumble and fall before the rebel onslaught.Nicholaa of Lincoln must hold firm, and to her west across the river Trent, her friend Matilda of Laxton must keep secure Nicholaa’s western flank – both sides of the Trent must be secured until reinforcements arrive.Two women, both of whom inherited their appointments of, ‘Keepers of the King’s Forests,’ now must defend England – from the shores of the North Sea to the rolling hills of Derbyshire.This is the real story of the forests, including that of Sherwood, and the valiant women who were the true wardens.Remember their names: Nicholaa of Lincoln and Matilda of Laxton.England should be proud of them.Read more on our website: www.history-reimagined.co.ukWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Women Who Saved England. To get started finding The Women Who Saved England, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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