Henry the Fifth by Alfred John Church
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"Henry the Fifth" by Alfred John Church is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and reign of Henry V of England, touching on his early years, political maneuvers, military campaigns, and significant events that shaped his rule. At the start of the account, the author delves into Henry's early life, discussing his noble heritage as the son of Henry of Lancaster and Mary de
Bohun. It describes his childhood in Monmouth and the notable figures around him, including his father’s reputation and the political landscape leading to his ascent to the throne. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for understanding the complexities of Henry's character and the challenges he faced as he transitioned from a youth with a tumultuous upbringing to a king entrusted with the responsibilities of leadership, showcasing his evolution through various trials and tribulations as he prepared to claim his rightful place in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Church, Alfred John, 1829-1912 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 03016458 |
| Title | Henry the Fifth |
| Alternate Title | Henry the 5th |
| Alternate Title | Henry V |
| Series Title | English men of action |
| Contents | The boyhood of Henry -- Prince Henry and Prince Hal -- Prince Henry and the Chief Justice -- The charges against Prince Henry -- Accession to the throne -- The French crown -- Preparations for war -- The invasion of France -- Agincourt -- After Agincourt -- Henry and the Lollards -- Henry and Queen Joanna -- The second campaign in France -- Henry's marriage -- The siege of Melun -- The last campaigns -- The death of Henry. |
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Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Henry V, King of England, 1387-1422 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Henry V, 1413-1422 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58405 |
| Release Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 396 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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