Agincourt by Bernard Cornwell
I highly recommend the audio version for this book. The narrator is awesome. It made me feel like I was hanging around swatting flies with Henry V and his archers.
Agincourt: Henry V and the Battle that Made England by Juliet Barker
After listening to Bernard Cornwell’s Agincourt I listened to his recommendation and tackled the paper version of Agincourt by Juliet Barker.
I am so glad I listened to the audio version first it allowed me to understand where Cornwell picked out his obscure references to Henry V and the rest of the crew.
Agincourt: 1415 the Archer’s Story by Anne Curry
I also took the time to read Anne Curry’s Agincourt book. It is ok but not as readable as Juliet Barkers book.
She constantly defends her writing and numbers making the numbers somewhat suspect.
If you are a diehard Agincourt fan, read it. If not skip this one.
Kyle Lamb rates this two swords – which we haven’t made an image yet of two swords.
Longbow: A Social and Military History by Robert Hardy
Robert Hardy’s book about the history of the longbow is a great reference that should be on every archers shelf. We need to know our history. His book covers many different ages, showing the designs that were used. Intriguing. This isn’t an exciting read, it’s history, and technical specifications.
The Master of Game by Edward of Norwich
This is a book I have read several passages from but have not finished yet. I will not rate it but in order for you to understand the importance of, we must understand its tie to Agincourt. Edward Duke of York was a trusted advisor to Henry V. The Duke of York was an avid hunter of his time and had written of his thoughts and exploits in the hunting field. He was one of the few so called English royalty who were killed but the French at Agincourt. It is an entertaining book thus far. The intro is written by Teddy Roosevelt.
