John of Gaunt: Son of One King, Father of Another

by Kathryn Warner

Book Overview

'Old John of Gaunt, time-honour'd Lancaster' John of Gaunt (1340-1399) was the son of one king and the father of another. He claimed a Spanish kingdom via his wife, daughter of King Pedro the Cruel. He was the wealthiest, most powerful and most hated man in England for decades. He had a famous and enduring love affair with his mistress Katherine Swynford, whom he later married. He was sometimes the ally and sometimes the enemy of his capricious nephew...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1398117250
• ISBN13: 9781398117259
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages