The Greatest Knight

William Marshall is a figure that was lost to history for many years. However, his story is one that never ceases to amaze me. Having served under 5 kings, four of them through the majority of their reigns, he started out as a lowly knight. Due to his unfailing loyalty and the steadfastness that he served his sovereigns, he was held in high regard and given great honors. He rose from the role of mere knight, to one of the greatest magnates in England. Given the hand of a rich heiress in marriage, William was transformed from knight, to the role of Earl.
The life of William Marshall is one that will inspire and brings back the role of the knight as it should be. Living through the time of Eleanor of Aquitaine and Richard the Lionheart, he was a person who stood firm, no matter the situation.
History suffered when this knight was forgotten, but since then has redeemed William Marshall into his rightful place in history. Living through some of the most tumultuous times in history, William Marshall is a person to be reckoned with, and this book is a fantastic read!! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about him, as well as the kings that he served under.