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Additional authors

1. National Archives (Great Britain)

Description

1. ix, 118 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.), ports. (some col.); 25 cm.

Summary

1. Henry V is one of England's greatest national heroes. His victory against the French at Agincourt in 1415 has been celebrated down the centuries. Featuring a mix of letters and official documents from the National Archives, this text aims to uncover Henry the man, Henry the soldier and Henry the king.

Series statement

1. English monarchs

Uniform title

1. English monarchs (National Archives (Great Britain))

Subject

1. Henry V, King of England, 1387-1422
2. 1413-1422
3. Great Britain > History > Henry V, 1413-1422
4. Great Britain > Kings and rulers > Biography

Genre/Form

1. History
2. Sources
3. Biographies

Contents

1. Troubled times. p. 3.
2. Developing a taste for power. p. 15.
3. Road to Agincourt. p. 33.
4. Dual monarchy. p. 59.
5. Decline and fall of Lancastrian France. p. 83.
6. Enduring reputation of Henry V. p. 103.

Owning institution

1. Harvard Library

Note

1. "Treasures of the National Archives."

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 115) and index.

Processing action (note)

1. committed to retain