The Magnificent Century Author:Thomas B. Costain Here is the huge, turbulent and passionate era of Henry III---depicted in the matchless style of Thomas B. Costain. "There is much of romance and pageantry and adventure in those years; there are great men and beautiful women. Costain paints it with vigor and broad sweeps of narration." Second in the brilliant series including "The Conquerin... more »g Family","The Three Edwards", and "The Last Plantagenets."« less
I have read all of Costain's books on the history of the Plantagenets in England. If medieval and Renaissance history is of any interest to you, I would heartily recommend this book and the other three in the series.