Agincourt
- 256bladzijden
- 9 uur lezen
The story of Agincourt, one of the most iconic battles in English history - how it was fought, how it has been remembered, and what it has come to mean
Anne Curry Boeken
Anne Curry is een vooraanstaand geleerde in de middeleeuwse geschiedenis, gespecialiseerd in de Honderdjarige Oorlog en de Slag bij Azincourt. Haar werk duikt diep in het leven en de ervaringen van soldaten uit die periode, waarbij ze uitgebreid onderzoek gebruikt om het verleden tot leven te brengen. Curry brengt academische strengheid in haar studies met behoud van een toegankelijke stijl die lezers aanspreekt. Haar expertise verlicht cruciale momenten in de middeleeuwse militaire geschiedenis.
The Hundred Years Wars 1337-1453
- 96bladzijden
- 4 uur lezen
There can be no doubt that military conflict between France and England dominated European history in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. This war is of considerable interest both because of its duration and the number of theatres in which it was fought. In this book, Hundred Years' War expert Dr Anne Curry reveals how the war can reveal much about the changing nature of warfare: the rise of infantry and the demise of the knight; the impact of increased use of gunpowder and the effect of the wars on generations of people around it.
The Hundred Years War, Second Edition
- 168bladzijden
- 6 uur lezen
The book explores the complexities of the Anglo-French conflicts known as the Hundred Years War, examining whether it was primarily a feudal struggle over territorial rights in Gascony or a dynastic conflict for the French crown. It delves into historical interpretations and the motivations behind the prolonged warfare, offering insights into the political and social dynamics of the later Middle Ages.