The White Ship: Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I’s Dream

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'A terrific book ?

Congregating with the king at the port of Barfleur on that freezing November night was the cream of Anglo-Norman society: three of his children, including the only legitimate male heir to the throne, as well as the flower of the aristocracy, famous knights, and mighty courtiers. By 1120, Henry was the most formidable ruler in Europe with an enviable record on the battlefield, immense lands and wealth and unprecedented authority in his kingdoms. 'A brilliant read ? 'Highly enjoyable' Simon Heffer, Daily Telegraph Best Books of the Year 2020'Brilliant' Dan Jones, Daily Express Best Books of the Year 2020'Fascinating' Tom Bower, Guardian Best Books of the Year 2020 Written to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the shipwreck, Charles Spencer evokes the harsh and brutal story of the Normans from Conquest to Anarchy. In a riveting narrative, Charles Spencer follows the story from the Norman Conquest through to the decades that would become known as the Anarchy: a civil war of untold violence that saw families turn in on each other with English and Norman barons, rebellious Welsh princes and the Scottish king all playing a part in a desperate game of thrones. The sinking of the White Ship on the 25th November 1120 is one of the greatest disasters that England has ever suffered. I'm loving every word of it . .

written like a thriller ?