Synopsis
Dr. David Starkey profiles a medieval superstar, King Henry II of England, whose dominion stretched from the moors of Scotland to the foothills of the Pyrenees, including more than half of modern France.
- Programme: Monarchy By David Starkey
- Series: 1
- Episode: 4: Dynasty
- Channel: Channel 4
- Broadcast year: 2004
- History
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