Who was Richard I really: a great knight or an egoist
An article based on materials from English Heritage examines the controversial figure of Richard I: on one hand, a talented military commander and a paragon of chivalric courage, on the other, a monarch who neglected the interests of his own kingdom for conquest campaigns in the Middle East.
An article based on materials from English Heritage offers a look at the controversial historical figure of Richard I, King of England. The future monarch was born in the mid-12th century to King Henry II and, even before ascending the throne, earned a reputation as a talented and fearless military leader. Upon receiving the crown in 1189, Richard spent most of his reign away from England, focusing on the Third Crusade against Sultan Saladin. He achieved a series of victories at Acre, Arsuf, and Jaffa, after which he concluded a peace agreement. However, these military campaigns placed a heavy burden on the state treasury. On his return journey, the king was captured by the Duke of Austria and handed over to the Holy Roman Emperor; a huge ransom was paid for his release. After his release, Richard did not stay in England but went to defend his possessions in France, where he died in 1199 from an accidental wound during the siege of a castle. The author of the article is Rami Madrich. The article is a historical essay, not news, and contains no signs of propaganda or manipulation.