Plantagenets Collection

The Eight First Plantagenet Kings; King Henry II, King Richard I, King John, King Henry III, King Edward I
958053 The Eight First Plantagenet Kings; King Henry II, King Richard I, King John, King Henry III, King Edward I, King Edward II, King Edward III, King Richard II (chromolitho) by English School

Philip now learned that he was the son of King Richard, illustration from Shakespeare's stories of the English
IL274122 Philip now learned that he was the son of King Richard, illustration from Shakespeare's stories of the English Kings, published by George Harrap & Son, 1912 (colour litho) by Hammond

Richard III king of England (engraving)
3784559 Richard III king of England (engraving); (add.info.: Richard III of England - portrait. King of England for two years, from 1483 until his death in 1485 Cassell's History of England, Vol)

Richard III King of England (engraving)
3786312 Richard III King of England (engraving); (add.info.: Richard III of England - portrait. King of England for two years, from 1483 until his death in 1485)

On the advice of his mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, King Richard I (1157-1199
ELD4875191 On the advice of his mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, King Richard I (1157-1199) pardons his brother, John Lackland for rebelling against him in Barfleur, Normandy

King John agreeing to the Magna Carta, Runnymede, 1215 (engraving)
3647305 King John agreeing to the Magna Carta, Runnymede, 1215 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King John agreeing to the Magna Carta, Runnymede, 1215)

Reconciliation of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI and Richard the Lionheart, 1194 (engraving)
3647303 Reconciliation of the Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI and Richard the Lionheart, 1194 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Travelling in time of the Plantagenets (engraving)
3641988 Travelling in time of the Plantagenets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling in time of the Plantagenets)

Richard III at Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD
984796 Richard III at Bosworth Field, 22 August 1485, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

The Battle of Bosworth Field: A Scene from the Great Drama of History
3075753 The Battle of Bosworth Field: A Scene from the Great Drama of History, from The Comic History of England, pub. 1864 (hand coloured etching) by Leech

The Scottish Knight on one knee watched as the veiled nuns walked past
STC308595 The Scottish Knight on one knee watched as the veiled nuns walked past, illustration for The Talisman: A Tale of the Crusaders by Sir Walter Scott (colour litho) by Vedder

Edmund Rich, Archbishop of Canterbury, threatening King Henry III with excommunication, 1234 (engraving)
3647323 Edmund Rich, Archbishop of Canterbury, threatening King Henry III with excommunication, 1234 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edmund Rich)

Rahere the Jester (engraving)
2781231 Rahere the Jester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rahere the Jester. Illustration for Chatterbox (1896).); © Look and Learn

Coronation of Henry the Young King by Roger, Archbishop of York, 1170 (engraving)
3647299 Coronation of Henry the Young King by Roger, Archbishop of York, 1170 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Malcolm IV of Scotland paying homage to Henry II of England at Chester, 1157 (engraving)
3647298 Malcolm IV of Scotland paying homage to Henry II of England at Chester, 1157 (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Coronation of Henry IV of England, 1399 (colour litho)
3638309 The Coronation of Henry IV of England, 1399 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation of Henry IV of England, 1399)

Elizabeth Woodville imploring King Edward IV to reverse the attainder of her late husband. early 1460s

Map of the dominions of the Angevins c. 1170, from A Short History of the English People by J
KW392507 Map of the dominions of the Angevins c.1170, from A Short History of the English People by J. R. Green, published 1893 (colour litho) by English School

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The Plantagenets, a dynasty that ruled England for over three centuries, left an indelible mark on history. From the reign of King Henry II to the controversial rule of Richard III, these eight kings shaped the course of English monarchy. King Henry II, known for his legal reforms and turbulent relationship with Thomas Becket, set the stage for his successors. His son, King Richard I or "Richard the Lionheart, " became a legendary figure due to his exploits in the Crusades. However, not all Plantagenet rulers were revered. King John's tumultuous reign led to him reluctantly agreeing to sign the Magna Carta at Runnymede in 1215 - a pivotal moment in establishing rights and liberties. Under King Edward I's rule, England experienced significant political and administrative changes. He conquered Wales and sought to subdue Scotland during his long reign. Meanwhile, Edward II faced challenges from rebellious nobles before ultimately being deposed by his own wife and her lover. Edward III ushered in an era of military triumphs against France during the Hundred Years' War. His grandson Richard II struggled with internal conflicts that eventually led to his overthrow by Henry Bolingbroke (Henry IV). They were not without their controversies either; they had their fair share of scandals and bloodshed. The massacre of Jews in York was a dark stain on their legacy while Elizabeth Woodville's plea to her husband Edward IV showcased familial strife amidst political intrigue. Through Shakespeare's stories and historical illustrations like those found in George Harrap & Son's publication from 1912, we can glimpse into this captivating period where power struggles intertwined with personal dramas. As we look back at this time-travel journey through engravings and lithographs depicting key moments such as reconciliation between Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI and Richard I or witnessing daily life during this era - it becomes clear that despite its complexities, the Plantagenet dynasty remains an intriguing chapter in English history.