Agincourt
- 256 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
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 Bücher
Anne Curry ist eine führende Gelehrte der mittelalterlichen Geschichte, die sich auf den Hundertjährigen Krieg und die Schlacht von Azincourt spezialisiert hat. Ihre Arbeit taucht tief in das Leben und die Erfahrungen von Soldaten aus dieser Zeit ein und nutzt umfangreiche Forschungen, um die Vergangenheit lebendig werden zu lassen. Curry bringt akademische Strenge in ihre Studien ein und behält gleichzeitig einen zugänglichen Stil bei, der die Leser anspricht. Ihre Expertise beleuchtet entscheidende Momente der mittelalterlichen Militärgeschichte.
The Hundred Years Wars 1337-1453
- 96 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
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
- 168 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
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.