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Henry V

By Christopher Allmand

Book information

Publisher
Yale University Press
Year
1997
ISBN
0520082931, 9780520082939, 0300073704, 9780300073706
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
926 kB (948632 bytes)
Series
The English Monarchs
Pages
496\0
Topic
History
Time added
2024-08-06 23:31:51

Description

Thanks in part to Shakespeare, Henry V is one of England's best-known monarchs. The image of the king leading his army against the French, and the great victory at Agincourt, are part of English historical tradition. Yet, though indeed a soldier of exceptional skill, Henry V's reputation needs to be seen against a broader background of achievement. This sweepingly majestic book is based on the full range of primary sources and sets the reign in its full European context. Christopher Allmand shows that Henry V not only united the country in war but also provided domestic security, solid government, and a much needed sense of national pride. The book includes an updated foreword which takes stock of more recent publications in the field.

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