Agincourt
- 256pagine
- 9 ore di lettura
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 Ordine dei libri (cronologico)
Anne Curry è una studiosa di spicco della storia medievale, specializzata nella Guerra dei Cent'anni e nella Battaglia di Azincourt. Il suo lavoro approfondisce le vite e le esperienze dei soldati del periodo, impiegando ricerche approfondite per far rivivere il passato. Curry porta rigore accademico ai suoi studi pur mantenendo uno stile accessibile che coinvolge i lettori. La sua esperienza illumina momenti cruciali della storia militare medievale.
The Hundred Years War, Second Edition
- 168pagine
- 6 ore di lettura
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.
The Hundred Years Wars 1337-1453
- 96pagine
- 4 ore di lettura
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.