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Loading... Orléans 1429: France Turns the Tideby David Nicolle
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. LAOPYRQ1 A interesting campaign was fought out around Orleans in the Loire valley in 1429. It does mark the second birth of French resistance to the English attempt to put a Plantagenet on the throne of France. Enlivened by the appearance of Joan of Arc, and clever generalship by the Bastard Dunois and La hire the english were bounced out of the loire valley, and defeated in the field as well in the battle of Patay. there are bird's eye views of the siege, and plans of the Battles of Rouvray, (the battle of the Herrings), and Patay. This is a good book to own as there are the full colour plates of individuals as well. no reviews | add a review
This Osprey title examines the crucial campaign which marked the turning point of the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453). In 1415 King Henry V of England invaded France and won an overwhelming victory at the Battle of Agincourt. Following his victory, the English conquered a large part of northern France, and by 1429 were besieging the city of Orléans. In this darkest hour, France's fortunes were transformed by the inspirational leadership of a young woman, Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc). Within four months the French had broken the siege and won a great victory at the battle of Patay over the previously invincible English. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)944.025History and Geography Europe France and region France Capet and Valois 987-1589 Philip VI 1328-50; John II 1350-64; Charles V 1364-80 ; XIVth CenturyLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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