| Orléans 1429: France Turns the Tide Contributor(s): Nicolle, David (Author), Turner, Graham (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1841762326 ISBN-13: 9781841762326 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2001 Annotation: 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 Orle ans. 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. This book examines the crucial campaign which marked the turning point of the Hundred Years War. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Medieval |
| Dewey: 355.009 |
| Series: Campaign |
| Physical Information: 0.31" H x 7.32" W x 9.76" (0.71 lbs) 96 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 Orl ans. 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Turner, Graham: - Graham Turner is a leading historical artist, specializing in the medieval period. He has illustrated numerous titles for Osprey, covering a wide variety of subjects from the dress of the 10th-century armies of the Caliphates, through the action of bloody medieval battles, to the daily life of the British Redcoat of the late 18th century. The son of the illustrator Michael Turner, Graham lives and works in Buckinghamshire, UK. |