"This astonishing book fixes the myth of Agincourt and adds to our understanding of what led to that slaughteryard of horrors, atrocities, and, for at least one side, unforgettable glories." -- Bernard Cornwell, bestselling author of The Last Kingdom series "It's quite a feat to write an account of England's most famous battle that makes the reader feel like they're experiencing history that is fresh, new and exhilarating." -- Dan Snow "Bold and conversational, forensic and vivid, this is an extraordinary history of Agincourt - full of remarkable insight - that grips from the very first word and doesn't let go." -- Helen Castor, author of 'She-Wolves' "Michael Livingston continues to overturn centuries of scholarship, redefining some of the world's most celebrated battles. Coupling ironclad scholarship with a breakneck narrative, Livingston cuts new historical ground." -- Myke Cole, author of 'Legion versus Phalanx' and 'The Bronze Lie' "A thought provoking, thoughtful and fast-paced account of what one might think is one of the best known and understood medieval battles. Despite what we think we know, from reading Livingston's detailed book, it is clear that we aren't really sure we even know exactly where this famous battle was fought!" -- Robert Woosnam-Savage FSA, Curator Emeritus, Royal Armouries "The battle of Agincourt has had many interpretations. Michael Livingston's is the latest, but also one of the best .
It tells a fresh, compelling story of the battle, the campaign that led up to it, and its aftermath." -- Kelly Devries, Professor of History, Loyola University Maryland "An innovative historical reinterpretation. Agincourt is an exciting retelling of the battle of Agincourt that brings forth new information about a topic believed to have been long since settled." -- Foreword Reviews "In swift, novelistic prose. this work has two compelling and intertwining threads: a novel and well-argued interpretation of this seminal battle, and a popular accounting of how historians use competing sources (both written and archaeological) to try to get closer to the truth of an event, all while understanding both historical and contemporary blind spots.This highly recommended popular history will appeal to readers of medieval history, studies of warfare, and Dan Jones's books." -- Library Journal "Livingston brings that world to life and the amazing characters of that incredible place and time. The author tells the whole of this epic tale and myths about the great adventures that make up its many parts.
a lively page-turner. The writing style is informal, even good-humored, and mildly sarcastic." -- New York Journal of Books " Agincourt: Battle of the Scarred King is a fantastic book and a must-read for anyone interested in the battle of Agincourt, the Hundred Years' War, or medieval warfare in general. It is a well-written and informative book that provides a fresh and insightful perspective on one of the most famous battles in history." -- Medieval Archives "This book is a quick read, focuses on what you need to know, and makes arguments while keeping the narrative moving. I loved it and this is accessible to even non-history nerds." -- History Nerds United "Livingston knows the subject down to the last bit of armor-jointing, and he patiently lays out all the details we can know from all the various sources. this fairly quickly becomes gripping reading.
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