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Henry V, Holy Warrior: The Reign of a Medieval King in Context

Henry V, Holy Warrior: The Reign of a Medieval King in Context

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King Henry V viewed his reign and military efforts in France as a holy crusade to reclaim the French throne for his ancestors. He governed by a philosophy that united political power, religious devotion, and military success. This book provides the most up-to-date research on his reign, discussing his role in English history and his actions as a ruler and military commander. He is measured by the standards of his day and was a successful warrior king.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2022
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc


King Henry V viewed his reign and military endeavors in France as a sacred crusade to reclaim the French throne for his forebears. Nearly everything he did was guided by a well-considered philosophy that merged political power, religious devotion, and military triumph. This book contains the most recent research on Henry V's reign, with a focus on historiography. The text discusses his role in English history, as well as his actions as a ruler and military commander. This approach illustrates how historians engage with a complex academic literature that oscillates between hero worship and vilification of Henry. Ultimately, Henry V is judged by the standards of his time and was undoubtedly a successful warrior king.

King Henry V viewed his reign and military endeavors in France as a sacred crusade to reclaim the French throne for his forebears. Nearly everything he did was guided by a well-considered philosophy that merged political power, religious devotion, and military triumph. This book contains the most recent research on Henry V's reign, with a focus on historiography. The text discusses his role in English history, as well as his actions as a ruler and military commander. This approach illustrates how historians engage with a complex academic literature that oscillates between hero worship and vilification of Henry. Ultimately, Henry V is judged by the standards of his time and was undoubtedly a successful warrior king.


Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476687087

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