--- product_id: 51835879 title: "The Fears of Henry IV: The Life of England's Self-Made King" price: "VT12578" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/51835879-the-fears-of-henry-iv-the-life-of-englands-self store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Fears of Henry IV: The Life of England's Self-Made King **Price:** VT12578 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Fears of Henry IV: The Life of England's Self-Made King - **How much does it cost?** VT12578 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/51835879-the-fears-of-henry-iv-the-life-of-englands-self) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy The Fears of Henry IV: The Life of England's Self-Made King First Edition by Mortimer, Ian (ISBN: 9781844135295) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: A fascinating read. - A great read - well written and a page- turner - in true Ian Mortimer style. I found the story of Henry IV’s life and the insights into his personality fascinating. I’d definitely recommend. Review: A Lancastrian history written by a Mortimer ! - Good read, well written with some thought provoking analysis, I wonder if the author is a Mortimer of the Royal line? If so he should be commended even further for his lack of bias. Thoroughly enjoyed the journey, thank you. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 274,050 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 115 in Civil War Biographies | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (318) | | Dimensions | 12.9 x 3.2 x 19.8 cm | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 1844135292 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1844135295 | | Item weight | 364 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 512 pages | | Publication date | 3 July 2008 | | Publisher | Vintage | ## Images ![The Fears of Henry IV: The Life of England's Self-Made King - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ZHU2pEIqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A fascinating read. *by S***S on 4 April 2026* A great read - well written and a page- turner - in true Ian Mortimer style. I found the story of Henry IV’s life and the insights into his personality fascinating. I’d definitely recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Lancastrian history written by a Mortimer ! *by D***M on 18 October 2013* Good read, well written with some thought provoking analysis, I wonder if the author is a Mortimer of the Royal line? If so he should be commended even further for his lack of bias. Thoroughly enjoyed the journey, thank you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Fears of Henry IV *by T***R on 21 February 2017* The author has written a number of books, including the life of Roger Mortimer, and a biography of Edward III. This book tackles the life of King Henry IV, born to John of Gaunt, fourth son of Edward III and Duke of Lancaster, and his wife Blanche, heiress to the considerable Lancaster estates. Henry Bolingbroke was born in 1367 to an England which had known the strong rule of King Edward III, who died in1377, and sadly was predeceased by his oldest son, Edward the Black Prince. On the death of Edward III the throne of England was the birthright of the Black Prince’s eldest surviving son, also born in 1367, who became King Richard II. It is probably well known that Henry deposed Richard in 1399. How, why, and what the events were that led to that usurpation and the ascension of Henry as King Henry IV make up the first two hundred pages of this book. By these events, England was changed forever. Nobody had ever done what Henry had done, so the consequences were incalculable – for him, for his family, and for the people of England. The rest of the book follows the events of the reign of Henry, both the successes and the failures. But throughout, the book offers the reader a very ‘human’ view of Henry of Lancaster. To a large extent, he seems to have been a very private man; certainly a very religious man, and one who took his life, and his responsibilities very seriously indeed. He strove to be what his country needed, but whether he felt, at the end of his life that he had succeeded, is open to interpretation. Certainly he has had a black reputation in the centuries since his death, but the author has done an admirable job in offering to the reader the life and times of a man who was of his times, and neither black nor spotless in his deeds. Why Henry succeeded where Richard failed is of course a question asked throughout the book, and it is interesting to see the shifts in the personalities and characters of the two men; Richard, stiff-necked and unable to change; and Henry, pragmatic and able to “bend and sway in the storm”. A hugely interesting and informative book, and one which offers the reader a very sound view of a most interesting King, this book is highly recommended. It is a dense and scholarly read, but well worth the time invested in the read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/51835879-the-fears-of-henry-iv-the-life-of-englands-self](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/51835879-the-fears-of-henry-iv-the-life-of-englands-self) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*