Richard The Lionheart: The Life Of A King And Crusader

The speech bubbles and strip cartoon-style illustrations of the graphic novel create a dynamic format that encourages readers to engage with the characters and get involved in the story. Opening pages provide historical context about the Angevin Empire the vast lands owned by Richard's family in England and France, the fuedal system operating in Europe at the time, the code of chivalry for all Christian knights, the pilgrimages to the Holy City of Jerusalem and Richard's early life. Closing pages explain what became of Richard's empire after his death during the reign of his brother King John I. There is also a glossary, index and recommended further reading. This work supports Key Stage 2 History providing an insight into 'significant people, events and places in the past.' It helps achieve the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14.