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October 19, 2022
The Medieval Power Struggle That Inspired HBO's 'House of the Dragon'
History professor David Routt authored this piece.
Adjunct professor of history David Routt is a medieval historian, with research interests include medieval Europe, monasticism, and the medieval economy. He is available to discuss the real-life medieval history behind popular books and TV shows.
Contact Lauren Anesta at lauren.anesta@richmond.edu to connect with Routt today.
History professor David Routt, a medieval history expert, authored this piece.