Agincourt: The King, the Campaign, the Battle

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Review History writ fine, overflowing with extraordinary details . . . a milestone in Agincourt studies (Erica Wagner The Times)She brings vividly to life scenes such as the ceremonial surrender of Harfleur at the outset of the campaign, or the extraordinary pageant mounted by the city of London to celebrate the victorious king's return (Independent)Juliet Barker tells this story beautifully. If you buy just one book of history this year, choose this one. It will make a wonderful Christmas present for it is a handsome book, well illustrated, but above all, it is a great story (Literary Review) Book Description One of the most successful history books of recent years, Agincourt is reissued with a new introduction by Bernard Cornwell and a new preface by Juliet Barker to mark the 600th anniversary of the battle. See all Product description