Henry I : King of England and Duke of Normandy
"The first biography to offer a fully rounded treatment of the life of Henry I, the youngest son of William the Conqueror, this book presents a new interpretation of the man and his methods. Judith Green argues that, although Henry's primary concern was defense of his inheritance, this did not preclude expansion where circumstances were propitious, notably into Welsh territory. His skilful dealings with the Scots permitted consolidation of Norman rule in the northern counties of England, while in Normandy every sinew was strained to defend frontiers through political alliances and stone castles
Print Book, English, 2006
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 2006