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Author | : Matthew Bennett |
Publisher | : Greenwood |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Agincourt, Battle of, Agincourt, France, 1415 |
ISBN | : 9780275988388 |
Agincourt is one of the most evocative names in English military history. Henry V's forces were tired, hungry, and faced a French army three to six times more numerous. However, they possessed several advantages, and English success resulted from the combination of heavily armoured men-at-arms with troops armed with the infamous longbow-- the havoc this weapon wreaked was crucial. Using original fifteenth century evidence, including the surviving French battle plan and the accounts of men present in both armies, this title discusses the lead-up to the battle, the tactical dispositions of the two forces and the reasons for the ultimate English success.
Author | : Will Gill |
Publisher | : Matador |
Total Pages | : 80 |
Release | : 2015-09-28 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781785890239 |
2015 marks the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt. Agincourt 1415 – A Graphic Novel captures the events surrounding that cold, wet October day in vivid and brutal detail. The Battle of Agincourt is the story of courage within the English ranks and the masterful battlefield tactics employed by Henry V. It is also the story of bitter factional infighting amongst the French; of a high-stakes gamble which could have annihilated the English Army, and of the cold-blooded murder of French prisoners as the battle hung in the balance. Conveyed via a mix of third-person contemporary narrative and the first-person experiences of three fictional characters that fought alongside Henry that day, the book has been written to entertain and educate readers old and young alike. Meticulously researched in consultation with Professor Anne Curry, the world’s leading authority on the battle, the armour, weapons, tactics and sheer brutality of medieval warfare have been faithfully depicted in the book’s spectacular full colour illustrations, whilst the supporting text informs readers of the historical events and decisions that would lead to Henry V’s victory against all odds. Henry V’s victory over France on the 25th of October in the year 1415 was a truly remarkable feat, and one which has gained near-mythical status in England’s long and bloody history. Agincourt 1415 brings the legendary battle and the events surrounding it to life.
Author | : Juliet Barker |
Publisher | : Hachette+ORM |
Total Pages | : 351 |
Release | : 2008-12-02 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0316055891 |
From a master historian comes an astonishing chronicle of life in medieval Europe and the battle that altered the course of an empire. Although almost six centuries old, the Battle of Agincourt still captivates the imaginations of men and women on both sides of the Atlantic. It has been immortalized in high culture (Shakespeare's Henry V) and low (the New York Post prints Henry's battle cry on its editorial page each Memorial Day). It is the classic underdog story in the history of warfare, and generations have wondered how the English -- outnumbered by the French six to one -- could have succeeded so bravely and brilliantly. Drawing upon a wide range of sources, eminent scholar Juliet Barker casts aside the legend and shows us that the truth behind Agincourt is just as exciting, just as fascinating, and far more significant. She paints a gripping narrative of the October 1415 clash between outnumbered English archers and heavily armored French knights. But she also takes us beyond the battlefield into palaces and common cottages to bring into vivid focus an entire medieval world in flux. Populated with chivalrous heroes, dastardly spies, and a ferocious and bold king, Agincourt is as earthshaking as its subject -- and confirms Juliet Barker's status as both a historian and a storyteller of the first rank.
Author | : Anne Curry |
Publisher | : Boydell Press |
Total Pages | : 494 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780851158020 |
'Agincourt! Agincourt! Know ye not Agincourt?' So began a ballad of around 1600. Since the event itself (25 October 1415), Agincourt has occupied a special place in both English and French consciousness. Some early French writers could not bring themselves to mention it by name, using instead descriptions such as 'the accursed day'. For the English, it was one of the greatest military successes ever, and thus was celebrated and commemorated in many forms over the centuries which followed. In the First World War, there were stories of angelic Agincourt bowmen giving support and inspiration to the British army. Much ink has been spilt on the battle but do we really know Agincourt? Many historical works have relied on one or two well known sources or even on Shakespeare. Not since Harris Nicolas's History of the Battle of Agincourt was published (1827-33) has there been a full attempt to survey the sources. This book brings together, in translation and with commentary, English and French narrative accounts and literary works of the fifteenth century. It also traces the treatment of the battle in sixteenth -century English histories and in the literary output of, amongst others, Shakespeare and Drayton. After examining how later historians interpreted the battle, it concludes with the first full assessment of the extremely rich administrative records which survive for the armies which fought 'upon Saint Crispin's day'.
Author | : Ian Mortimer |
Publisher | : Rosetta Books |
Total Pages | : 562 |
Release | : 2014-02-22 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0795335490 |
From an award-winning historian: “A new and convincing likeness of medieval England’s most iconic king” (The Sunday Times). This biography by the bestselling author of The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England takes an insightful look at the life of Henry V, casting new light on a period in history often held up as legend. A great English hero, Henry V was lionized by Shakespeare and revered by his countrymen for his religious commitment, his sense of justice, and his military victories. Here, noted historian and biographer Ian Mortimer takes a look at the man behind the legend and offers a clear, historically accurate, and realistic representation of a ruler who was all too human—and digs up fascinating details about Henry V’s reign that have been lost to history, including the brutal strategies he adopted at the Battle of Agincourt. “The most illuminating exploration of the reality of 15th-century life that I have ever read.” —The Independent “Compelling, exuberant . . . vivid.” —Simon Sebag Montefiore, New York Times–bestselling author of The Romanovs: 1613–1918
Author | : Michael P. Warner |
Publisher | : Boydell & Brewer |
Total Pages | : 255 |
Release | : 2021 |
Genre | : Agincourt, Battle of, Agincourt, France, 1415 |
ISBN | : 1783276363 |
First full investigation into the men of Agincourt - their service, backgrounds, lives and experiences.
Author | : Sir Nicholas Harris Nicolas |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 580 |
Release | : 1827 |
Genre | : Agincourt (France) |
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Author | : William Shakespeare |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 276 |
Release | : 1890 |
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Author | : Adrian R. Bell |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 333 |
Release | : 2013-09-12 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0199680825 |
Collects the names of every soldier known to have served the English Crown from 1369 to the loss of Gascony in 1453, and seeks to investigate the different types of soldier, their regional and national origins, and movement between ranks.
Author | : Linda Davies |
Publisher | : Scholastic Inc. |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 2016-02-23 |
Genre | : Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | : 0545853591 |
The stunningly written start to an exciting new trilogy about a smart, strong, bold girl who travels back in time to protect her family's past and ensure its future using her archery skills. Set in the wilds of the Welsh mountains, the brave and beautiful longbow girl, Merry Owen, discovers a river that takes her back in time to the autocratic kingdom of King Henry VIII. While there she finds she must compete in an archery tournament to save her ancestors' land from being seized by their aristocratic neighbors the de Courcys. Merry's best friend James de Courcy (and heir to the de Courcy wealth) follows her back in time and the two get tangled up in their families' ancient histories. There are forces working against them both in the past and the present. Will they be able to survive their pasts to save their futures?