Oct 25, 2015 why the battle of agincourt is still important today outnumbered and outmanoeuvred, when henry v won the battle of agincourt it was a famous victory in the hundred years war between the english. This exalted reputation is not simply literary fame. In this exciting and readable account colonel burne recreates the ye. After the crusades, i hold my interest in the hundred years war higher than any other period or subject. Read early 1960s in camberley a nostalgic memory of frimley in our share your memories online community. Sufficiently stimulating to lead me to read one of his major sources, agincourt by juliet barker, which is an equally rewarding proper history of the same subject. The description of the actual agincourt battle is fairly short and rather opinionated, but the overall book is excellent.
This provides a narrative of the whole campaign and discussion of the battle. It took place on 25 october 1415 saint crispins day near azincourt, in. A french knight who survived the battle wrote the following account. We welcome the help of all users to contribute to this important campaigning project. A military history of the latter part of the hundred years war from 69 to 1453 burne, alfred h. Agincourt great battles book by christopher hibbert. His most famous victory however remains at the battle of agincourt in. A new history 2005, argue for a smaller discrepancy, barker gives the french a 6. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A new history is the result of anne currys groundbreaking scholarly research into the campaign and battle of 1415. Why the battle of agincourt is still important today outnumbered and outmanoeuvred, when henry v won the battle of agincourt it was a famous victory in. Perhaps the most famous was the battle of agincourt in 1415, where the outnumbered english forces defeated the french army in a. I grew up in camberley, a victorian town on the a30 in surrey. The first title in a series of reprints of classic books about great battles battles that were to prove a turning point in history for the nations, commanders and.
Poulter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nostalgic memories of camberleys local history francis frith. And one reason why henry vs victory stunned contemporaries was the huge discrepancy in casualties between the two sides. Read by mike harris the story begins in a grim feudal castle in normandie. There is no doubt in my mind that the book is a superb resource on the battle. Bernard cornwell, the new york times bestselling reigning king of historical fiction usa today, tackles his most thrilling, rich, and enthralling subject yetthe heroic tale of agincourt.
The new york times bestseller, now available in paperback the heroic tale of agincourt. The pipe elephant, the dog lady, broadmoor siren, the agincourt club, the a30 on hot. What is believed to be the longest running rock club in the country, the agincourt in camberley, now a nightclub, ran every saturday since the early 60s and played host to legends such as the rolling stones, cream, the who, pink floyd, hawkwind, wishbone ash as well as modern bands such as funeral for a friend. No future events currently found at the agincourt rock club in camberley view past events. The master of historical fiction has done it yet again. Upcoming events, tickets, information, and maps for the agincourt in camberley from, the uks biggest entertainment website. By dr michael jones agincourt was an extraordinary english triumph. Really busy when they have events, but if they dont. The battlefield of agincourt is located near modern day azincourt, france. Celebrate 50 years of camberleys agincourt with a masquerade ball on saturday, november 16.
Shortly afterwards the masonic centre was built in the central core of the building. The english army, led by king henry v, achieved victory in spite of the numerical superiority of its opponent. A productive burst of academic interest culminated a few months ago in the publication of anne currys agincourt. Agincourt by bernard cornwell goodreads share book. What is believed to be the longest running rock club in the country, the agincourt in camberley, will be celebrating its 50th birthday with a masquerade ball on saturday november 16. Dec 29, 2009 a compelling fictionalised account of the lead up to and the conduct of the agincourt campaign, drawing heavily on historical accounts and the work of modern historians. Nov 06, 20 what is believed to be the longest running rock club in the country, the agincourt in camberley, will be celebrating its 50th birthday with a masquerade ball on saturday november 16. Id often take a book with me on my walks and read it lying in the long grass of the. The building dates from the 1820s and became an entertainment hall in 1929. History of the battle of agincourt, and of the expedition. The hall was hung round with suits of armour worn by its martial possessors, and with the spoils from the fields of cressy, poictiers, agincourt, and calais. Buy a cheap copy of agincourt great battles book by christopher hibbert.
There are many books about the battle of agincourt, but this has to rate as one of the best. With agincourt, bernard cornwell takes the reader on an epic journey, following nicholas hook, a lowly english archer on a journey that starts in an otherwise quiet farming village in 15th century england and culminates in one of the most famous battles in history. Book club books book lists books to read my books the boomtown rats bob geldof precious book new wave music types of books. Why the battle of agincourt is still important today. Always a good community of people, with some classic rock music and punk pop thrown in. Agincourt is remembered as one of the great triumphs of british warfare. Please use the form below to submit feedback or updates directly to the camra branch for consideration. At agincourt white hoods of paris internet archive. Jan 02, 2019 9 things you may not know about the battle of agincourt. Accessible collections of primary sources covering the hundred years war are still remarkably few and far between, and teachers of the subject will find currys volume a valuable addition to their bibliographies and teaching aids.
A bibliography on the battle of agincourt 25th october 1415. It brings history to life for me in a way that those boring history lessons at school never did. Nostalgic memories of camberleys local history inspired by photos in the francis frith collection. Five historical novels about agincourt the battle of agincourt was fought almost 600 years ago, on 25 october 1415, when henry v totally defeated the main french field army, on his way home from normandy, at the end of a hard campaign.
I have boydell presss book, the battle of hastings. For there can have been few victories so complete, or achieved against such heavy odds, as that won by henry v on 14th october, 1415. There is still a decade to go before the 600th anniversary of the battle of agincourt, but, unobtrusively. Camberley photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Fitful negotiations between the two countries resumed, in which henry made unacceptable demands that the french emissaries rejected with increasing alarm. Agincourt is one of the battles in the hundred years war, 371453. Agincourt is one of the most evocative names in english military history. He was both proud and ambitious and had big ideas for his country. Not since harris nicolass history of the battle of agincourt 182733 has there been a full attempt to survey the sources until now. Azincourt, the novel coming soon, tells the story of that small army. Casualties for the battle of agincourt are not known with certainty, though many scholars estimate the french suffered 7,00010,000 with another 1,500 nobles taken prisoner. English losses are generally accepted to be around 100 and perhaps as high as 500. After capturing the city of harfleur, henry decided to move his troops, significantly weakened by dysentery, to the english stronghold of calais.
My favourite writers in this genre are conn iggulden and bernard cornwell, although there are many others who light up all of my lights. The epic battle immortalized by william shakespeare in his classic henry v is the background for this. But it wasnt just tekels parks natural history that influenced me. I certainly gives another perspective on the make up of the numbers involved in the battle and the make up ie welsh and english archers. One of the most successful history books of recent years, agincourt is reissued with a new introduction by bernard cornwell and a new preface by juliet barker to mark the 600th anniversary of the battle. Henry v and the battle that made england is a book for modern times balanced on effective historical documentation and written to cross generational lines of readers.
Bought this to contrst against ann currys history of agincourt. Henry vs stunning victory at agincourt was a pivotal battle of the hundred years war, reviving englands military fortunes and changing forever the course of european warfare. Even before he became king in 14, henry had fought his first battle at just age 14. Its good coverage of the latter parts of the hundred year war, including agincourt, joan of arcs campaigns, and the overall failure of the british war in france. Shakespeares account is, of anything, less dramatic than the truth. While agincourt ranks as one of the most onesided victories in medieval history, it didnt have any major implications for the. I most certainly would encourage any reader of history to read this book, regardless of personal era of history that one has over the other. I remember the highlight of the week was saturday night at the agincourt. It took place on 25 october 1415 saint crispins day near azincourt, in northern france. Really busy when they have events, but if they dont then ita a 5050 could be busy but might not. On his accession to the throne of england in april 14 henry v resolved to revive the war against france and press his claim to the french throne. Buses to camberley operate every 15 minutes via route 3.
Nov 06, 2019 anne curry is the author of agincourt. The battle of agincourt by anne curry overdrive rakuten. However, they possessed several advantages, and english success resulted from the combination of heavily armoured menatarms with troops armed with the infamous longbow the havoc this weapon wreaked was crucial. Henry vs forces were tired, hungry, and faced a french army three to six times more numerous. The full address is agincourt hall, london road, camberley, surrey gu15 3ja. Camberley lodge is a friendly masonic lodge meeting at agincourt hall, london road, camberley. Two months before the battle of agincourt began, king henry v crossed the english channel with some 11,000 men and laid siege to. Get the agincourt, camberley, england setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other the agincourt, camberley, england fans for free on.
Five historical novels about agincourt books by stephen. Much ink has been spilt on the battle but do we really know agincourt. The agincourt, london road london road, camberley, surrey gu15 3ja. Barresbaker, heritage officer, brent archives incorporating suggestions by mrs rosamund king, assistant archivist, brent archives books and articles christopher allmand henry v yale university press, 1997. This is taken, of course, with the view that any historian or scholar can look at exactly the same pieces of evidence and come to very different conclusions and perspectives. I do believe that there is some controversy between the two authors of the books on agincourt that i purchased but this just adds interest for me. Agincourt azincourt in french is one of the most famous battles ever fought. Sep 29, 2015 buy the battle of agincourt 1 by anne curry, malcolm mercer isbn.
Since the event itself 25 october 1415, the great military. Local history surrey hampshire past club rock music places outdoor decor. It lies in the extreme northeast corner of the county, about 31 miles 50 km away from london. Book a table now for you and 4 or more friends and receive a complimentary. From the jam among the highlights, organisers failed to book enough wellknown acts. And the battle of agincourt is second, after hastings, as my favorite battle. Azincourt was one of the english victories in the hundred years war. A compelling fictionalised account of the lead up to and the conduct of the agincourt campaign, drawing heavily on historical accounts and the work of modern historians. History of the battle of agincourt, and of the expedition of henry v. The camberley wheelers had a history that went back to the 1920s or 30s. Agincourt hall camberley surrey south east england. This includes translations and discussions of the chronicles and literary sources as well as of. The town is in the far west of the county, close to the borders of hampshire and berkshire. A small english expeditionary force in northern france battling to reach the coast before being cut off by an enemy superior in numbers and equipment.
It is also the story of agincourt in the fifteenth. Check out the similar venues below or view events in guildford. The agincourt, camberley, england concert setlists. The agincourt rock club has run for 30 years on a saturday, playing an awesome mix of rock, alternative, metal, punk and beats. A military history of the latter part of the hundred years war from 69 to1453 wordsworth military library 9781840222111. The agincourt rock club, camberley local history, surrey, hampshire, past. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Here are five wonderfully informative books on the most notorious of anglofrench battles. Read more about the battle of agincourt in this article. The distinguished historical novelist rosemary hawley jarman here recreates the. Camberley kart club was one of the first kart clubs in the uk started in 196 and behind blackbushe airport and car auctions. The previous battle of the hundred years war is the battle of poitiers. Blackwater is a small town in the northeastern corner of hampshire, england, lying in the countys hart district.
History revisited iconic surrey venues dakota weybridge. Much ink has been spilton the battle but do we really know agincourt. Early 1960s in camberley a nostalgic memory of frimley. The battle of agincourt october 25, 1415, decisive battle in the hundred years war that resulted in the victory of the english over the french. Librivox recording of at agincourt white hoods of paris, by g. Two months before the battle of agincourt began, king henry v crossed the english channel with some 11,000 men and laid siege to harfleur in normandy. A military history of the latter part of the hundred years war from 69 to 1453. Henry was a brave soldier and despite his short reign, succeeded in making england one of the strongest kingdoms in europe. The next battle in the british battles series is the first battle of st albans. A bibliography on the battle of agincourt 25th october 1415 compiled by malcolm c.
Sources and interpretations warfare in history, which is of great value to my study of my favorite historical subject and period. The new york times bestseller, now available in paperback the heroic tale of agincourt bernard cornwell, the new york times bestselling reigning king of historical fiction usa today, tackles his most thrilling, rich, and enthralling subject yetthe heroic tale of agincourt. This is a very nice bow and i would be more than happy to make another one for the historical archer. I was given a free pdf copy from amberley books, later i bought an ebook kindle copy. A current june 2011 member of the fccc joined the camberley wheelers in 1935. A guy called bob potter was running the entertainment there. Camberley masonic centre is based in the agincourt hall on london road, camberley. History of the battle of agincourt, and of the expedition of. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of camberley. Or maybe we remember an ancient patriotic drawing in a biased school history book.
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