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The Two Hundred Years War: The Bloody Crowns of England and France, 1292–1492, by Michael Livingston
An ambitious study of the Hundred Years War that is strongest on battles and military history.
Michael Livingston’s new book pours fresh wine into a very old bottle: the subject of the Hundred Years War has been covered in detail by many historians, notably the multi-volume work by Jonathan Sumption. Livingston attempts to break new ground by extending the...
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David Pilling on The Wolf Cub
The medieval historian talks about the latest book in his new series, exploring the real history behind its characters.
David, congratulations on the new book. What's the plot of the new series? The new series follows the adventures of John Page, a real-life English soldier who served in Normandy during the reign of Henry V (1413-22). He misses the battle of Agincourt, but is outlawed...