Henry the Fifth

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Church, Alfred John, 1829-1912

Series:

English men of action

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Henry the 5th

Henry V

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

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.

Credits:

Produced by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-12-03