Agincourt: Henry V and the Battle That Made England by Juliet Barker is a history of this campaign from the Hundred Years War. The book deals with the battle in a very short section. Most of the narrative is taken up with the preparations for the campaign diplomatic, financial and logistical. As well as the aftermath, celebrations for victory and long-term impact. Barker has tapped into sources that are rarely used when discussing the campaign. The book is very much from the British perspective she spends a lot of time defending Henry V. In most cases her arguments are reasonable except where the prisoner slaughter is concerned. Throughout much of the book she makes a big deal about the chivalrous behavior on both sides. Presumably it would be rather dishonorable to try to attack the British if you had been taken captive. So using the opinions of the time the British actions seem even more heinous.
Recommended for anyone who wants a new look at this key campaign.
Note: this was provided by the publisher for review purposes.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
is a history of this campaign from the Hundred Years War. The book deals with the battle in a very short section. Most of the narrative is taken up with the preparations for the campaign diplomatic, financial and logistical. As well as the aftermath, celebrations for victory and long-term impact. Barker has tapped into sources that are rarely used when discussing the campaign. The book is very much from the British perspective she spends a lot of time defending Henry V. In most cases her arguments are reasonable except where the prisoner slaughter is concerned. Throughout much of the book she makes a big deal about the chivalrous behavior on both sides. Presumably it would be rather dishonorable to try to attack the British if you had been taken captive. So using the opinions of the time the British actions seem even more heinous.
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