The Art of Kingship: Richard I What made for a good king in the Middle Ages? John Gillingham argues the case for Richard the Lionheart John Gillingham | Published in History Today Volume 35 Issue 4 April 1985 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.