Henry VHenry V
the Conscience of the King
Title rated 0 out of 5 stars, based on 0 ratings(0 ratings)
Book, 2016
Current format, Book, 2016, , Available .Book, 2016
Current format, Book, 2016, , Available . Offered in 0 more formats"More than just a single-minded warrior-king, Henry V comes to life in this fresh account as a gifted ruler acutely conscious of spiritual matters and his subjects welfare Shakespeares centuries-old portrayal of Henry V established the kings reputation as a warmongering monarch, a perception that has persisted ever since. But in this exciting, thoroughly researched volume a different view of Henry emerges: a multidimensional ruler of great piety, a hands-on governor who introduced a radically new conception of Englands European role in secular and ecclesiastical affairs, a composer of music, an art patron, and a dutiful king who fully appreciated his obligations toward those he ruled. Historian Malcolm Vale draws on extensive primary archival evidence that includes many documents annotated or endorsed in Henrys own hand. Focusing on a series of themesthe interaction between king and church, the rise of the English language as a medium of government and politics, the role of ceremony in Henrys kingship, and moreVale revises understandings of Henry V and his conduct of the everyday affairs of England, Normandy, and the kingdom of France."--Publisher description.
Title availability
About
Subject and genre
Details
Publication
- New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, [2016]
Opinion
More from the community
Community lists featuring this title
There are no community lists featuring this title
Community contributions
There are no quotations from this title
There are no quotations from this title
From the community