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 *
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 *
Gathers an enormous amount of information [that] has never been brought together in this way. The result will be appealing to any scholar of the later Middle Ages and in particular to those with interests in military matters. * HÉMECHT *
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) *
Mit diesem Buch liegt nicht nur eine detaillierte Analyse der Schlacht von Crécy vor, es liefert auch ein Beispiel dafür, wie eine auf ilitärisch-organisatorische Aspekte abzielende Kriegsgeschichte des Mittelalters heute geschrieben werden muss. * MARTIN CLAUSS, H-SOZ-U-KULT *
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 *
Gathers an enormous amount of information [that] has never been brought together in this way. The result will be appealing to any scholar of the later Middle Ages and in particular to those with interests in military matters. * HÉMECHT *
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) *
Mit diesem Buch liegt nicht nur eine detaillierte Analyse der Schlacht von Crécy vor, es liefert auch ein Beispiel dafür, wie eine auf ilitärisch-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 | 9781843831150 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843831155 |
| Title | The Battle of Crecy, 1346 |
| Author | Andrew Ayton |
| Series | Warfare In History |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 404 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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