422 BOUVINES 1214: Philippe Augustus and the Battle for France

A detailed look at the battle of Bouvines, which saw Philippe II of France defeat the German and English coalition forces, changing the history of Europe forever. Looks at how Philippe's victory changed European history; not only did the coalition lose the lands they had hoped to reclaim, but Otto was deposed as Holy Roman Emperor, and John's position was so weakened that he was forced into issuing the Magna Carta in 1215. Explains how Bouvines was one of the most significant battles in European history, helping to establish the nation of France as it is today and resulting in the brutal defeat of the coalition leaders. Contains color illustrations throughout, including battlescene artworks, maps, 3D diagrams, and photographs.