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Agincourt by Michael Livingston; Bernard Cornwell is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
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Agincourt is one of the most famous battles in English history, a defining part of the national myth. This groundbreaking study by Mike Livingston, author of Never Greater Slaughter , presents a new interpretation of Henry V's great victory. 'It's quite a feat to write an account of England's most famous battle that makes the reader feel like they're experiencing history that is fresh, new and exhilarating.' Dan Snow King Henry V's victory over the French armies at Agincourt on 25 October 1415 is unquestionably one of the most famous battles in history. From Shakespeare's 'band of brothers' speech to its appearances in numerous films, Agincourt rightfully has a place among a handful of conflicts whose names are immediately recognized around the world. The English invasion of France in 1415 saw them take the French port of Harfleur after a long siege, following which Henry was left with a sick and weakened army, which he chose to march across Normandy to the port of Calais against the wishes of his senior commanders. The French had assembled a superior force and shadowed the English Army before finally blocking its route. The battle that followed was an overwhelming victory for the
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- Author
- Michael Livingston; Bernard Cornwell
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781472855190
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Historical Fiction, Fiction
- Rating
- 4.11 / 5 (99 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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