William Wykeham

by Virginia Davis

Book Overview

William Wykeham was an extraordinary figure whose rapid ascent from peasant to chancellor bucked contemporary trends. Wykeham's administrative talents ensured that he became bishop of Winchester, holder of one of the richest sees in Christendom and Chancellor of England under Edward III and Richard II. "Everything was done by him and nothing was done without him" wrote the contemporary chronicler, Jean Froissart.

His lasting contributions...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1847251722
• ISBN13: 9781847251725
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.4"