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Paul Doherty - The Death of the Red King

Title: The Death of the Red King
Description: London, Greenwich Exchange, 2006. First edition. Cloth. A first edition historical work, set in the forests of medieval England and featuring William II of England, signed by the author to the title page. First edition, in the unclipped dust wrapper. Signed by the author to the title page. 'The Death of the Red King' is a work of historical work by Doherty, based around the life and legacy of William II of England. The author writes a dramatic account of 'Rufus the Red King' and his last living moments while hunting in the New Forest. The narrative is told through the point of view of Anselm of Canterbury, a monk and philosopher.It is asserted that Doherty demonstrates that 'the Red King's death is highly suspect' through a range of old and new historical evidence. This novel is intended as a work of nonfiction that is told through a dramatic first-person narrative. Paul C. Doherty is an English author, educator, lecturer, and historian. He is also the headmaster at the Trinity Catholic High School in London. Collated, complete.  In the publisher's original cloth binding, in the unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent, with no noticeable faults. Dust wrapper is in a similarly excellent condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Author's ink signature to title page. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.

Keywords: The Death of the Red King Historical fiction Paul Doherty William II Historical fiction Medieval history None

Price: GBP 30.00 = appr. US$ 42.84 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 808D8

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