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Gunnar Fox

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A King Under Siege: Book One of The Plantagenet Legacy

A King Under Siege: Book One of The Plantagenet Legacy

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<p>Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only fourteen when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next ten years he struggled to assert himself against his uncles and increasingly hostile nobles. Just like in the days of his great-grandfather Edward II, vengeful magnates strove to separate him from his friends and advisors, and even threatened to depose him if he refused to do their bidding. The Lords Appellant, as they came to be known, purged the royal household with the help of the Merciless Parliament. They murdered his closest allies, leaving the King alone and defenseless. He would never forget his humiliation at the hands of his subjects. Richard's inability to protect his adherents would haunt him for the rest of his life, and he vowed that next time, retribution would be his.</p>

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<span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">&quot;</span><strong style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">I read Kick Ass in College cover to cover in only 3 days.</strong><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;"> After the first hour, I felt a great sense of motivation to pursue my studies and enjoy college... The chapters unfold with urgency, frankness, and humor. Gunnar really speaks the truth...&quot; </span><em style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">~U. Phan / 5.0 out of 5 stars</em><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">&quot;</span><strong style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">Head and shoulders above the rest...</strong><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;"> I searched for words of wisdom that would ease my daughter's transition into college life. I ended up buying her 3 books. But it was Kick Ass in College that she found to have the best information and helpful hints to survive... We liked this book so much it has become my standard high school graduation gift!&quot; </span><em style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">~Gayle Keller / 5.0 out of 5 stars</em><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;"> </span><div><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">&quot;</span><strong style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">Must-read material</strong><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;"> for students seeking to use their degree as a springboard to an exciting career.&quot; </span><em style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">~Barbara Eureste, Director of the Career Placement Center, University of Texas at Austin</em><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;"> </span><span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;"><br /></span></div>