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The British author of The Hundred Years War and other histories, Seward here reveals a Henry V far different from previous studies of the centuries-old royal persona. The glorious hero of Agincourt in Shakespeare's drama has been revered by nearly all chroniclers since the monarch's time (1387-1422) as just, honorable, pious and gentle. Yet Seward's biography shows a monstrous king who spread misery throughout his short life. Henry and his armies massacred people in Wales, Scotland and, especially, France; survivors were left to starve; the conqueror brought French plunder home for sale. Proclaiming himself the ``scourge of God,'' the devout Christian king tortured and murdered the Lollard Protestants at home. The author enriches the book with vivid portraits of allies and foes of Henry, some also demythologized: the French Princess Catherine wed the English ruler reluctantly in a union he forced to strengthen a weak dynastic claim to the crowns of both England and France; and the real Sir John Fastolf was no fat, roistering ``Falstaff'' but a tough, professional soldier. As for King Henry V, the author concludes that he was a superb military strategist and political intriguer, whose victories turned disastrous. When he died at age 35, he had instigated the War of the Roses, a curse on England and Henry's son.

Dustcover shows slight wear - Book is in near-fine condition - Charcoal-gray boards with gold lettering (gilt) - NO remainder marks or price clippings - Illustrated - 297 pages - NO writing, marks or tears inside book -

book club edition. ~ Cloth, dj, F/F. 269pp, b/w & colour illustrations, index, a fine copy. Book club edition, as trade edition. ~ History of the 100 Years War, which saw England & France at war.

2nd edition. ~ Cloth, dj, F/F. 269pp, b/w & colour illustrations, index, a fine copy. ~ History of the 100 Years War, which saw England and France at war.

book club edition. ~ Cloth, dj, F/F. 269pp, b/w & colour illustrations, index, a fine copy. Book club edition, as trade edition. ~ History of the 100 Years War, which saw England and France at war.

8vo over 7.75 - 9.75'' tall Nice Tight Clean copy ! Jacket has 1 tiny tear. 216 pages. 8388

Condition: Very Good+ - in Very Good DJ. Slightest edgewear to the wrapper otherwise a very well presented copy. :: Further Information: Illustrated with B&W photographs. The King committed England to a ruinous programme of conquest overseas which lasted for thirty years. It ended by bankrupting the monarchy, plunging the country into anarchy and the War of the Roses and destroying the Lancastrian dynasty. 251pp. Index. Bibliography. Size: 8vo Medium (23 x 14cm Approx.) Jacket Designed by Michael Head. First Edition. Weighs 0.625 Kg. which exceeds standard rates. ::

Condition: Very Good - in Very Good DJ. DJ enclosed in a supasleeve protective wrap. :: Further Information: Illustrated / decorative end papers. Illustrated with B&W and Colour photographs. The life and charcter of Francois, his manifold activities, his relations with the great men about him, and the turbulent events of the time, are here vividly described by a writer who loves the period and has made it his special study. 264pp. Index. Bibliography. Size: 4to Crown (25 x 19cm Approx.) Jacket Designed by Ronald Clark. First Edition. Weighs 0.975 Kg. which exceeds standard rates. ::