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Azincourt by Bernard Cornwell is a gripping historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the tumultuous events leading up to the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War. It centres around an archer named Nicholas Hook, who battles personal trials and emerges as a key figure amidst the chaos of medieval warfare. The novel paints a vivid picture of the brutal realities of the battlefield, blending rich historical detail with compelling character development.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by tales of valour set during the Hundred Years' War. With vivid battle scenes and a rich historical backdrop, the story captures the grit and glory of medieval warfare, offering an immersive experience filled with drama and heroism.

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Azincourt

An extraordinary and dramatic depiction of the legendary battle of Agincourt from the number one historical novelist

The gripping historical fiction book from the Sunday Times bestselling author

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An extraordinary and dramatic depiction of the legendary Battle of Agincourt from the number one historical novelist.

Azincourt, fought on October 25th 1415, St Crispin's Day, is one of England’s best-known battles, in part through the brilliant depiction of it in Shakespeare's Henry V, in part because it was a brilliant and unexpected English victory, and in part because it was the first battle won by the use of the longbow – a weapon developed by the English which enabled them to dominate the European battlefields for the rest of the century.

Bernard Cornwell’s Azincourt is a vivid, breathtaking, and meticulously well-researched account of this momentous battle and its aftermath. From the varying viewpoints of nobles, peasants, archers, and horsemen, Azincourt skilfully brings to life the hours of relentless fighting, the desperation of an army crippled by disease, and the exceptional bravery of the English soldiers.

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Azincourt by Bernard Cornwell is highly praised for its meticulous research, expansive scope, and brilliant execution. Readers appreciate its vivid action scenes and rich period detail, grounded in the passions that shaped Britain. Cornwell is celebrated as a masterful and reliable author of engaging historical fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007271221

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 June 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 512

About the Author

Bernard Cornwell was born in London, raised in Essex and worked for the BBC for eleven years before meeting Judy, his American wife. Denied an American work permit he wrote a novel instead and has been writing ever since. He and Judy divide their time between Cape Cod and Charleston, South Carolina.

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