Henry IV

In this engaging audiobook, historian Ian Mortimer delves into the life of Henry IV, the confident son of John of Gaunt who overthrew Richard II to establish a new Lancastrian dynasty. Initially celebrated as a charismatic leader, Henry's reign quickly becomes fraught with challenges, surviving multiple assassination and overthrow attempts that question the legitimacy of his rule. Mortimer explores the political and social dynamics that shifted Henry from a national savior to a controversial figure during turbulent times.