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1415

Henry V's Year of Glory

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1415

By: Ian Mortimer
Narrated by: James Cameron Stewart
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Summary

Henry V is regarded as the great English hero, lionised in his own day for his victory at Agincourt, his piety and his rigorous application of justice. But what was he really like? 

In this groundbreaking audiobook, Ian Mortimer portrays Henry in the pivotal year of his reign. Recording the dramatic events of 1415, he offers the fullest, most precise and least romanticised view we have of Henry and what he did. At the centre of the narrative is the campaign which culminated in the battle of Agincourt: a slaughter ground intended not to advance England’s interests directly but to demonstrate God’s approval of Henry’s royal authority on both sides of the Channel. The result is a fascinating reappraisal of Henry which brings to the fore many unpalatable truths as well as the king’s extraordinary courage and leadership qualities.

©2013 Ian Mortimer (P)2017 Tantor Europe Great Britain Medieval Politics & Activism Royalty England Middle Ages United Kingdom Tudor
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I along with a lot of people always considered Henry V to be an English national hero. This book has made me reconsider who he was and although there are still things to admire, this book shows his flaws and weaknesses.

I would recommend this book to help you understand the man and not the legend

Henry V reassessed

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To do history day by day is a strange approach. But it works thanks to the enormous amount of contemporary evidence. It is also helped by a balancing narrative of the Council of Constance and the surprising role England played in it.

Excellent audio

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I really enjoyed this, my first book on Agincourt. The diary style narrative works as it reads like a journal. I know the play Henry V but Mortimers work is.much more of a lesson in history. I will seek out this authors other works.

History revised

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Really valued the day by day structure which as promised gave a fascinating degree of insight into the unfolding events.

superb narrative form

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The detail and narration was brilliantly produced and so relaxing to listen to. If you’re interested in history? This is highly recommended.

Totally absorbing narrative.

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