Henry V

Henry V

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Henry V has traditionally figured as a national hero, whose victory at Agincourt made him the epitome of medieval chivalry. This volume by leading scholars on the period seeks to assess him in a wider perspective as a ruler, and presents a reappraisal of his government.

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Henry V by Gl Harriss

Henry V has traditionally figured as a national hero, whose victory at Agincourt made him the epitome of medieval chivalry. This volume by leading scholars on the period seeks to assess him in a wider perspective as a ruler, and presents a reappraisal of his government. Following the crisis of royal authority caused by Richard II's tyranny and his father's usurpation of the throne, Henry V set himself to restore "good governance" by controlling the nobility, restoring law and order, defeating the challenge of Lollardy, reforming royal finances, and winning the co-operation of parliament and the royal administration. Each of these aspects is explored in this book, and in addition his military leadership and his diplomacy are reassessed in this wider context.
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ISBN 13 9780750904360
ISBN 10 0750904364
Title Henry V
Author Gl Harriss
Series History Prehistory And Medieval History
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The History Press Ltd
Year published 1993-09-30
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.