This first comprehensive biography of Henry I, the youngest son of
William the Conqueror and an elusive figure for historians, offers
a rich and compelling account of his tumultuous life and reign.
Judith Green argues that although Henry's primary concern was
defence of his inheritance this did not preclude expansion where
circumstances were propitious, notably into Welsh territory. His
skilful dealings with the Scots permitted consolidation of Norman
rule in the northern counties of England, while in Normandy every
sinew was strained to defend frontiers through political alliances
and stone castles. Green argues that although Henry's own outlook
was essentially traditional, the legacy of this fascinating and
ruthless personality included some fundamentally important
developments in governance. She also sheds light on Henry's court,
suggesting that it made an important contribution to the flowering
of court culture throughout twelfth-century Europe.
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