The Greatest Knight

In this engaging audiobook, renowned scholar Thomas Asbridge presents the remarkable life of William Marshal, medieval England's most celebrated knight. From his harrowing beginnings at the gallows to becoming a prominent figure in the court of five kings, Marshall's journey illuminates the origins and significance of the knightly class amidst the turbulent realities of his era. Asbridge also delves into the training, weaponry, and chivalric codes that defined knighthood, intertwining Marshal's legacy with the critical events of medieval history, such as the Magna Carta and the Angevin/Plantagenet dynasty. This narrative offers a vivid glimpse into a transformative age marked by the clash of myth and reality.