02610cam a22003853u 4500 59231 UtSlPG 20260610134350.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 20023204 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC David, Charles W. (Charles Wendell), 1885-1984 Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Harvard Historical Studies, volume XXV Release date is 2019-04-08 Produced by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy" by Charles W. David is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the life of Robert Curthose, the eldest son of William the Conqueror, exploring his complex character, political struggles, and the impact of his lineage on his destiny. David aims to present a critical examination of Robert's life, contextualizing him within the larger events of Normandy and England during the late 11th and early 12th centuries. The opening of the book introduces Robert Curthose, who is depicted as a man caught in the shadows of his more powerful family, notably his father, William the Conqueror. The narrative begins with Robert's youth, highlighting his upbringing, early promise, and gradual discontent as he struggles for recognition and power in a court dominated by ambitious relatives. Tensions escalate as he grapples with his desires for autonomy and ultimately leads to his rebellion against his father, setting the stage for a turbulent relationship marked by conflict, disappointment, and a quest for identity in a world filled with intrigue and rivalry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Crusades -- First, 1096-1099 Great Britain -- History -- Norman period, 1066-1154 Robert II, Duke of Normandy, 1054?-1134 Nobility -- France -- Normandy -- Biography Normandy (France) -- History -- To 1515 Harvard Historical Studies, volume XXV https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59231 100057 100057