The warrior king and the invasion of France:

Offers a critical look at the life of Henry V of England, portraying him as brilliant military strategist as well as a megalomaniacal warmonger whose military efforts in France made him popular at home, but led to disastrous consequences after his death

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Main Author: Seward, Desmond 1935-2022 (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York [u.a.] Pegasus Books 2014
Edition:1. Pegasus books hardcover ed.
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Summary:Offers a critical look at the life of Henry V of England, portraying him as brilliant military strategist as well as a megalomaniacal warmonger whose military efforts in France made him popular at home, but led to disastrous consequences after his death
Item Description:With new preface by the author. - Henry V as warlord. - Henry V : the scourge of God
Includes bibliographical references (pages 234-239) and index
The usurpers -- Prince Henry and Prince Owain -- 'He would usurp the crown' -- 'No lordship' -- The English armada -- 'Our town of Harfleur' -- 'That dreadful day of Agincourt' -- 'To teach the Frenchmen courtesy' -- The fall of Caen -- The fall of Rouen -- The Norman conquest-- in reverse -- The murder of John the fearless -- 'Heir and regent of France' -- The fall of Paris 1420 -- Lancastrian Normandy -- 'Rending of every man throughout the realm' -- Meaux Falls -- Lancastrian France -- Death -- Epilogue
Physical Description:XX, 251, [8] S. Ill., Kt.
ISBN:9781605986449

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