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 ...
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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.
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What can one say 'Agincourt' was a battle that many military officers would want to on the English side. Was it luck or planing read tthis book to find out, a fantisating look into history. and how swiftly things that happen not expected.
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Aug 14, 2008
Henry V & Agincourt
While this story has been told many times before, this is an excellent book, and a good read no matter if you are interested in history or not. It starts with the training and experiences that his father forced young Harry into. Hard lessons learned that would mold his thinking and form his friendships and these in turn would serve him throughout his kingship. While Agincourt was a seminal event. Henry's abilities were honed well before it and all his experiences led him to this event. The French ability to underestimate their English opponents led them into a terrible battle, that they should have won. But God, luck, the weather and the French all played their part in this, as if scripted by King Henry. While Will Shakespear had the words, Henry had the skill and action to carry it off. Read this book and learn about the man, his world and the actions that changed the course of kingdoms.
