May. 23, 2009 - Sharen my Book Learnen
Only, in this case it would be my computer learning.
For school right now I have been doing a unit study on Robin Hood. I begged to do this because I absolutely love the hero's story. Never mind if half of it probably is not true! He has got to be my favorite legend.
So anyway, since I am still near the beginning of this study I have been learning about a few things up to Robin Hood. Such as, Richard the Lionheart. I wrote a short little thing about him... I wouldn't really call it a report. I know it will probably be dry dust for all of you, but still, I thought I might share it.
Richard the Lionheart
(1189- 1199)
Richard the Lionheart. A name that almost everyone has heard. Someone almost everyone knows about. This King of England got the name "Coeur de Lion" or Lionheart, because of the undaunting bravery he showed in battle. However, even though he was skilled at battle, a King needs to be better at more then just that, and Richard fell short of the mark. During his reign King Richard was in England for a total of ten months. The time there was spent raising money for wars.
Richard is most known for leading the final crusade into The Holy Land, and his attempt to reclaim Jerusalem. He is also well known as one of the reasons legendary hero Robin Hood fought off Prince John.
Who is the real Lionheart though? When did it all begin and why was his lust for battle so great? Who were his real enemies, and who stood by him to the end? Read on to find out.
Born the son of Henry II, and Elinor of Aquitaine Richard had to fight for his place in the family early on in life. His family was constantly at battle with one another, and although Richard's Mother adored him, his Father wished for another son to be his heir. Richard fought for his proper place though, and in 1188 was crowned King.
It did not take him long to make enemies with the people of England by raising taxes for his crusade.
He joined up with King Philip of France, and they headed for Jerusalem, stopping in Cyprus to win a victory. Next stop was the siege at Acre, but here is where things started to go wrong. Germany and France were constantly at each others throats, and Richard did not get along with Philip. They were soon defeated and Philip had had enough, he went back to France. Richard loved to have someone to argue with though, and he found it in his biggest enemy, and biggest admirer, Saladin, sultan of Egypt and Syria.
In the year 1191 Richard attacked Jerusalem, only to be defeated by Saladin's army. He tried three more times, but they all ended the same way. Not good for England. Finally when The Lionhearted realized Jerusalem could not be his, he signed a treaty with Saladin. The crusaders were left with a small amount of land, and pilgrims were aloud passage into Jerusalem.
Now that his battle for Jerusalem was over though Richard realized his way home had been cut off by his enemies. He had to get back to England though so in 1192 he disguised himself and started to work his way through Austria. He was caught by King Leopold in Vienna and sent to the Holy Roman Emperor Henry the VI. Henry wanted 150,000 marks before he would let Richard go, so England started saving at once. Although they never reached the correct price their King was set free.
Richard set foot on English soil once again in 1194, but didn't wait long to leave again. This time he was bound for France, to fight one of his foes` from the crusades, King Philip. He would never see his homeland again, in 1199 while in the midst of a battle Richard was shot in the shoulder. He never recovered, and died on French ground.
Richard was King of England for 11 years, but he was always somewhere else fighting because that's what he liked best. No advances had been made during his reign, and England had gained nothing. Yet, this King has been remembered through out the ages as one of the greatest historical figures.
Richard is most known for leading the final crusade into The Holy Land, and his attempt to reclaim Jerusalem. He is also well known as one of the reasons legendary hero Robin Hood fought off Prince John.
Who is the real Lionheart though? When did it all begin and why was his lust for battle so great? Who were his real enemies, and who stood by him to the end? Read on to find out.
Born the son of Henry II, and Elinor of Aquitaine Richard had to fight for his place in the family early on in life. His family was constantly at battle with one another, and although Richard's Mother adored him, his Father wished for another son to be his heir. Richard fought for his proper place though, and in 1188 was crowned King.
It did not take him long to make enemies with the people of England by raising taxes for his crusade.
He joined up with King Philip of France, and they headed for Jerusalem, stopping in Cyprus to win a victory. Next stop was the siege at Acre, but here is where things started to go wrong. Germany and France were constantly at each others throats, and Richard did not get along with Philip. They were soon defeated and Philip had had enough, he went back to France. Richard loved to have someone to argue with though, and he found it in his biggest enemy, and biggest admirer, Saladin, sultan of Egypt and Syria.
In the year 1191 Richard attacked Jerusalem, only to be defeated by Saladin's army. He tried three more times, but they all ended the same way. Not good for England. Finally when The Lionhearted realized Jerusalem could not be his, he signed a treaty with Saladin. The crusaders were left with a small amount of land, and pilgrims were aloud passage into Jerusalem.
Now that his battle for Jerusalem was over though Richard realized his way home had been cut off by his enemies. He had to get back to England though so in 1192 he disguised himself and started to work his way through Austria. He was caught by King Leopold in Vienna and sent to the Holy Roman Emperor Henry the VI. Henry wanted 150,000 marks before he would let Richard go, so England started saving at once. Although they never reached the correct price their King was set free.
Richard set foot on English soil once again in 1194, but didn't wait long to leave again. This time he was bound for France, to fight one of his foes` from the crusades, King Philip. He would never see his homeland again, in 1199 while in the midst of a battle Richard was shot in the shoulder. He never recovered, and died on French ground.
Richard was King of England for 11 years, but he was always somewhere else fighting because that's what he liked best. No advances had been made during his reign, and England had gained nothing. Yet, this King has been remembered through out the ages as one of the greatest historical figures.
My next one will be on Saladin, don't worry I won't be sharing them all.
Comments
May. 26, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by SmartyJones
That was absalutly wonderful! I loved it! I didn't know that much about Richard the Lionheart but now I do!
:-)
SmartyJones
