24 Hours At Agincourt

Author : Ranulph Fiennes
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781605989167

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Agincourt by Ranulph Fiennes Pdf

On 25th October 1415, on a French hillside near the village of Agincourt, four men sheltered from the rain and prepared for battle. All four were English knights—ancestors of Sir Ranulph Fiennes—and part of the army of England's King Henry V. Across the valley, four sons of the French arm of the Fiennes family were confident that the Dauphin's army would win the day . . .Sir Ranulph Fiennes explains how his own ancestors were key players through the centuries of turbulent Anglo-French history that led up to Agincourt, and he uses his experience as expedition leader and soldier to give us a fresh perspective on one of the bloodiest periods of medieval history.With fascinating detail on the battle plans, weaponry, and human drama of Agincourt, this is a gripping evocation of a historical event integral to English identity.Six hundred years after the Battle of Agincourt, Sir Ranulph Fiennes casts new light on this epic event that has resonated throughout British and French history.

Author : Michael Jones
Publisher : Random House
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780753550496

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24 Hours at Agincourt by Michael Jones Pdf

Agincourt was an astonishing clash of arms, a pivotal moment in the Hundred Years War and the history of warfare in general. King Henry V’s exhausted troops were preparing for certain defeat as they faced a far larger French army. What was to take place in the following 24 hours, it seemed only the miraculous intervention of God could explain. Interlacing eyewitness accounts, background chronicle and documentary sources with a new interpretation of the battle’s onset, acclaimed military historian Michael Jones takes the reader into the heart of this extraordinary feat of arms.

Author : Matthew Bennett
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Agincourt, Battle of, Agincourt, France, 1415
ISBN : 0275988384

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Agincourt 1415 by Matthew Bennett Pdf

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 : Juliet Barker
Publisher : Back Bay Books
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9780316055895

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Agincourt by Juliet Barker Pdf

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 : Michael Jones
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780753555460

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24 Hours at Agincourt by Michael Jones Pdf

Agincourt was an astonishing clash of arms, a pivotal moment in the Hundred Years War and the history of warfare in general. King Henry V’s exhausted troops were preparing for certain defeat as they faced a far larger French army. What was to take place in the following 24 hours, it seemed only the miraculous intervention of God could explain. Interlacing eyewitness accounts, background chronicle and documentary sources with a new interpretation of the battle’s onset, acclaimed military historian Michael Jones takes the reader into the heart of this extraordinary feat of arms.

Author : Christopher Hibbert
Publisher : B.T. Batsford
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015009295083

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Agincourt by Christopher Hibbert Pdf

Author : Anne Curry
Publisher : Boydell Press
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 0851158021

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The Battle of Agincourt by Anne Curry Pdf

'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 : Will Gill
Publisher : Matador
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1785890239

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Agincourt 1415 by Will Gill Pdf

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 : Ian Mortimer
Publisher : Rosetta Books
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780795335495

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Henry V: The Warrior King of 1415 by Ian Mortimer Pdf

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 : G. A. Henty
Publisher : Hardpress Publishing
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 1407641646

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At Agincourt by G. A. Henty Pdf

Author : John Jacob Niles
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-17
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780813157849

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The Ballad Book of John Jacob Niles by John Jacob Niles Pdf

A legend in the folk music community, John Jacob Niles enjoyed a lengthy career as a balladeer, folk collector, and songwriter. Ever close to his Kentucky roots, he spent much of his adulthood searching for the most well-loved songs of the southern Appalachia. The Ballad Book of John Jacob Niles brings together a wealth of songs with the stories that inspired them, arranged by a gifted performer. This new edition includes all of the melodies, text, commentary, and illustrations of the 1961 original and features a new introduction by Ron Pen, director of the John Jacob Niles Center for American Music at the University of Kentucky.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015082147102

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The Life of King Henry the Fifth by William Shakespeare Pdf

Author : Joanna Hickson
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780007446988

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The Agincourt Bride by Joanna Hickson Pdf

The best-selling novel about the queen who founded the Tudor dynasty. ‘A bewitching first novel...alive with historical detail’ Good Housekeeping.

Author : George Payne Rainsford James
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1844
Category : Agincourt, Battle of, Agincourt, France, 1415
ISBN : HARVARD:32044086829157

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Agincourt by George Payne Rainsford James Pdf

Author : Steve Archibald
Publisher : Redcrest Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-07
Category : History
ISBN : 1999667735

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Knights of Agincourt: A Roll of Honour by Steve Archibald Pdf

The Battle of Agincourt was a major turning point during the Hundred Years War. England's victory against the numerically superior French army was totally unexpected. It crippled the French army and began a period of military success for the English. In this book the author has researched countless references and compiled a full colour armorial of as many of the known combatants from both sides. This colourful and useful reference includes 159 English and 324 French heraldic Coats of Arms.