Agincourt: Henry V and the Battle That Made England - Softcover

Barker Mbbs MD, Juliet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0316015040 ISBN 13: 9780316015042

Publisher: Back Bay Books, 2007

Synopsis

Waged almost six centuries ago, the Battle of Agincourt still captivates. It is the classic underdog story, and generations have wondered how the English--outmanned by the French six to one--could have succeeded so bravely and brilliantly. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Juliet Barker paints a gripping narrative of the October 1415 clash between the outnumbered English archers and the heavily armored French knights. 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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Review:

... a lively, stimulating account of this bloody day of battle. It is full of both serious research and entertaining gems. Barker makes the politics of the Hundred Years ( War lucidly comprehensible.')

Erica Wagner, The Times ( 'History writ fine, overflowing with extraordinary details...a milestone in Agincourt studies')

Independent ( 'She brings vividly to life scenes such as the ceremonial surrender of Harfleur at the outset of the campaign, or the extraordinary pageant mounted by the city of London to celebrate the victorious king's return.')

Richard Barber, Literary Review ( 'Juliet Barker tells this story beautifully. If you buy just one book of history this year, choose this one. It will make a wonderful Christmas present for it is a handsome book, well illustrated, but above all, it is a great story and Juliet Barker has w)

Book Description:

One of the most successful history hardbacks of 2005/6. A stunning chronicle of the Battle of Agincourt -- with Hastings, Waterloo and Trafalgar, one of the four great battles in Anglo-French history.

About this edition

• Publisher: Back Bay Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0316015040
• ISBN 13: 9780316015042
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 464