302 Pages
8 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
302 Pages
8 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
302 Pages
8 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Henry V of England, the princely hero of Shakespeare’s play, who successfully defeated the French at the Battle of Agincourt and came close to becoming crowned King of France, is one of the best known and most compelling monarchs in English history. This new biography takes a fresh look at his entire life and nine year reign, and gives a balanced view of Henry, who is traditionally seen as a... Read more
Chronology. Introduction. Chapter 1 - The Making of a Lancastrian Prince Chapter 2 - Military and Political Apprenticeship, 1399-1413 Chapter 3 - Unity and Honour, 1413-15 Chapter 4 - God`s Chosen Warrior Chapter 5 - The Conquest of Normandy, 1417-19 Chapter 6 - The Fragile Peace of 1420-21 Chapter 7 - The Unfinished War, 1421-22 Conclusion.
Biography
John Matusiak
"This is a vivid retelling of the traditional view of Henry V. Perhaps the fact that after reading it I felt even greater distaste than before for the man and all his works is testimony to the book’s quality." - A.J. Pollard, Teesside University, UK
