The Life of King Henry the Fifth
Author | : William Shakespeare |
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Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 1900 |
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Author | : William Shakespeare |
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Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 1900 |
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Author | : Teresa Cole |
Publisher | : Amberley Publishing Limited |
Total Pages | : 387 |
Release | : 2015-03-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1445636956 |
The life of the warrior king and the Battle of Agincourt 1415
Author | : William Shakespeare |
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Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 1868 |
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Author | : Ian Mortimer |
Publisher | : Rosetta Books |
Total Pages | : 562 |
Release | : 2014-02-22 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0795335490 |
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 | : William Shakespeare |
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Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 1917 |
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Author | : Juliet Barker |
Publisher | : Back Bay Books |
Total Pages | : 346 |
Release | : 2008-12-21 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0316055891 |
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 | : Malcolm Vale |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 333 |
Release | : 2016-09-27 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0300160348 |
More than just a single-minded warrior-king, Henry V comes to life in this fresh account as a gifted ruler acutely conscious of spiritual matters and his subjects’ welfare Shakespeare’s centuries-old portrayal of Henry V established the king’s reputation as a warmongering monarch, a perception that has persisted ever since. But in this exciting, thoroughly researched volume a different view of Henry emerges: a multidimensional ruler of great piety, a hands-on governor who introduced a radically new conception of England’s European role in secular and ecclesiastical affairs, a composer of music, an art patron, and a dutiful king who fully appreciated his obligations toward those he ruled. Historian Malcolm Vale draws on extensive primary archival evidence that includes many documents annotated or endorsed in Henry’s own hand. Focusing on a series of themes—the interaction between king and church, the rise of the English language as a medium of government and politics, the role of ceremony in Henry’s kingship, and more—Vale revises understandings of Henry V and his conduct of the everyday affairs of England, Normandy, and the kingdom of France.
Author | : William Shakespeare |
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Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 1918 |
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Author | : Gwilym Dodd |
Publisher | : Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1903153468 |
Fresh examinations of the activities of Henry V, looking at how his reputation was achieved.
Author | : William Shakespeare |
Publisher | : Lindhardt og Ringhof |
Total Pages | : 103 |
Release | : 2021-09-03 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 8726606976 |
In the early 15th century, young King Henry V ascends to the throne of England after the death of his father, King Henry IV. As his restless subjects deal with the aftermath of bitter civil wars, the young king must face his wild youth and prove himself to gain the respect of his people. Using his family’s distant roots to French royalty and the interpretation of ancient land laws, Henry lays claim to parts of France. Unsurprisingly, the Dauphin, the ruling prince of France, ridicules Henry’s claim and dismisses it. Left with little choice Henry decides to invade France instead. "Henry V" is the last of William Shakespeare’s historical plays, often referred to as The Henriad. The others are "Richard II" "Henry IV, Part 1." and "Henry IV, Part 2." All plays are loosely based on the Lancaster branch of England’s House of Plantagenet. Fans of the Netflix show "The King" will recognize similar storylines that are also loosely based on true events. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. Considered the greatest dramatist of all time, he is widely regarded as the most influential English language writer. Shakespeare’s plays focus on the range of human emotion and conflict, and have been translated into more than 100 languages. Many including "Hamlet" "Macbeth" and "Romeo and Juliet" have been adapted for stage and screen.