The Battle of Crécy, 1346

By Philip Preston and Andrew Ayton

Book Overview

In addition to assessing the significance of Cr cy, this book offers new interpretations of both the battle itself and the campaign that preceded it. It includes the latest research on the composition and organisation of the English and French armies, a penetrating analysis of the narrative sources and a revealing re-appraisal of the battlefield. It concludes with a fresh look at the role of the archer in Edward III's victory.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0092JO58S
• ISBN13: 9781843833062
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.5" x 9.1"