The Battle of Crecy, 1346 by Andrew Ayton

The Battle of Crecy, 1346 by Andrew Ayton

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The Battle of Crecy, 1346 by Andrew Ayton

First ever large-scale study of Crecy and its context, bringing out its true importance in English and French history.
The thorough and massive use of the sources, both primary and secondary, is perhaps one of the first key features that the reader notes and makes it a valuable work[...] A compelling read, no doubt a volume that will leave a mark. For those interested in the hundred years war, but not only them, this is essential reading. * DE RE MILITARI *
A highly recommended acquisition for any in-depth, definitive military history collection. * THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW *
This must surely be the definitive study of Crécy for many years to come; but it is much more than that. It is the narrative of a fourteenth century army at war. Impressive in its scholarship, immaculately presented, it is an essential item in a medievalist's library. * CASEMATE *
This is a unique, invaluable collection of the thoughts, conclusions and surmises of some of the best minds that concern themselves with the Hundred Years War; in this case, one of its most famous and fatal battles, which like Agincourt poses fascinating problems of every kind concerning fourteenth and fifteenth-century armies in the field. -- ROBERT HARDY CBE FSA
Essays of very high quality. [...] A very fine, scholarly study and eminently readable book which deserves great authority as a study of Crécy. * HISTORY *
A useful addition to the literature and worth reading by anyone with any interest in its topic. * JOURNAL OF MILITARY HISTORY (US) *
Das Buch empfiehlt sich ganz sicher als eine seriöse und aufschlußreiche Materialsammlung zur Schlacht von Crécy. * HISTORISCHE ZEITSCHRIFT *
Mit diesem Buch liegt nicht nur eine detaillierte Analyse der Schlacht von Crécy vor, es liefert auch ein Beispiel dafür, wie eine auf militärisch-organisatorische Aspekte abzielende Kriegsgeschichte des Mittelalters heute geschrieben werden muss. -- MARTIN CLAUSS, H-SOZ-U-KULT
Sir Philip Preston is an independent scholar, and founding secretary of the Battle of Crécy Trust, which is dedicated to research into the battle and all matters relating to it. He is a partner in an architectural practice, and lives in Crécy-en-Ponthieu, where he is vice president of the local archaeological society. Michael Prestwich is Professor of History at the University of Durham. Sir Philip Preston is an independent scholar, and founding secretary of the Battle of Crécy Trust, which is dedicated to research into the battle and all matters relating to it. He is a partner in an architectural practice, and lives in Crécy-en-Ponthieu, where he is vice president of the local archaeological society.
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ISBN 13 9781843833062
ISBN 10 1843833069
Title The Battle of Crecy, 1346
Author Andrew Ayton
Series Warfare In History
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Year published 2007-05-17
Number of pages 408
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