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The Battle of Crecy, 1346
Andrew Ayton
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Description for The Battle of Crecy, 1346
Paperback. A momentous event that sent shock waves across Europe, the battle of Crecy marked a turning point in the English king's struggle with his Valois adversary. This book assesses the significance of Crecy, and offers interpretations of both the battle itself and the campaign that preceded it. Series: Warfare in History. Num Pages: 404 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJD; HBLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 32. Weight in Grams: 648.
First ever large-scale study of Crécy and its context, bringing out its true importance in English and French history. With additional contributions from Françoise Autrand, Christophe Piel, Michael Prestwich, and Bertrand Schnerb. On the evening of 26 August 1346, the greatest military power in Christendom, the French royal army withPhilip VI at its head, was defeated by an expeditionary force from England under the command of Edward III. A momentous event that sent shock waves across Europe, the battle of Crécy marked a turning point in the English king's struggle with his Valois adversary. ... Read more
First ever large-scale study of Crécy and its context, bringing out its true importance in English and French history. With additional contributions from Françoise Autrand, Christophe Piel, Michael Prestwich, and Bertrand Schnerb. On the evening of 26 August 1346, the greatest military power in Christendom, the French royal army withPhilip VI at its head, was defeated by an expeditionary force from England under the command of Edward III. A momentous event that sent shock waves across Europe, the battle of Crécy marked a turning point in the English king's struggle with his Valois adversary. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Boydell & Brewer Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
404
Condition
New
Number of Pages
408
Place of Publication
Woodbridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781843833062
SKU
V9781843833062
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About Andrew Ayton
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 ... Read more
Reviews for The Battle of Crecy, 1346
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.
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