The Black Prince and the Capture of a King
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The Black Prince and the Capture of a King by Morgen Witzel
A new detailed account of the battle of Poitiers in 1356 which saw one of the most sensational episodes of the Hundred Years War: the capture of the French King Jean by the Black Prince.
The authors cover dynastic machinations, royal weddings, military systems and weaponry, notable persons, propaganda (Edward III turns out to have been a fine PR man), mobilization and logistics, and campaign planningThis is a lively account, as the authors touch on much popular lore, such as the origins of the Order of the Garter. * Strategypage *
The authors have successfully woven a narrative that not only demonstrates the military strategy that unfolded through 1355/56, but also places it firmly in the context of the underlying political intrigue and infighting that beset the French monarchy. * Military History Matters (Reviewer) *
An engaging campaign account… * Miniature Wargames - Chris Jarvis *
The authors have successfully woven a narrative that not only demonstrates the military strategy that unfolded through 1355/56, but also places it firmly in the context of the underlying political intrigue and infighting that beset the French monarchy. * Military History Matters (Reviewer) *
An engaging campaign account… * Miniature Wargames - Chris Jarvis *
Morgen Witzel is a historian and writer. He is the co-author, with Marilyn Livingstone, of The Road to Crécy: The English Invasion of France, 1346 (2004). He is a Fellow of the Centre for Leadership Studies, University of Exeter Business School and a writer on the history of business and management. He is currently editor in chief of Corporate Finance Review.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781612004518 |
| ISBN 10 | 1612004512 |
| Title | The Black Prince and the Capture of a King |
| Author | Morgen Witzel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Casemate Publishers |
| Year published | 2018-07-12 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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