Henry V, holy warrior : the reign of a medieval king in context / Timothy M. Thibodeau.
| Author/creator |
Thibodeau, T. M. (Timothy M.) author. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2022] |
| Description | xii, 185 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
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| Portion of title | Reign of a medieval king in context |
| Contents | Constructing and Deconstructing the Legend of Henry V -- Authority in Crisis : The Valois and Lancastrian Dynasties -- The Usurper's Son : Prince Hal -- The Sins of the Father : Expiation and Restoration -- Contracting With God for Holy War -- Holy War : The Scourge of God -- Miraculous Victory : Agincourt -- From Warrior King to Cradle King : The Treaty of Troyes and Henry VI -- A Just and Holy Warrior? |
| Abstract | "King Henry V saw his reign and military efforts in France as a holy crusade to reclaim the French throne for his ancestors. Almost everything he did was governed by a well-thought-out philosophy that united political power, religious devotion and military success. This book includes the most up-to-date research on Henry V's reign, with a focus on historiography. His role in English history, as well as his actions as a ruler and military commander, are discussed throughout the text. This approach demonstrates how historians interact with a complicated academic literature that oscillates between hero worship and vilification of Henry. In the end, Henry V is measured by the standards of his day and was unquestionably a successful warrior king"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2022001730 |
| ISBN | 9781476687087 |
| ISBN | 1476687080 paperback |
| ISBN | electronic book |
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