King John is familiar to everyone as the villain from the tales of Robin Hood — greedy, cowardly, despicable and cruel. But who was the man behind the legend? Was he truly a monster, or a capable ruler cursed by ill luck?
In this talk, bestselling historian Marc Morris will draw on contemporary chronicles and the king’s own letters to bring the real John vividly to life.
Duration: 1 hour
Ticket Price: £12
"Fine, timely... Jaunty, authoritative..." - Sunday Times
Speaker: Marc Morris