Hundred Years War Vol 2: Trial By Fire by Jonathan Sumption Paperback Book

Description: Hundred Years War Vol 2 by Jonathan Sumption In the second volume of his celebrated history of the Hundred Years War, Jonathan Sumption examines the middle years of the fourteenth century and the succession of crises that threatened French affairs of state, including defeat at Poitiers and the capture of the king. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Based on a wide range of contemporary sources, both printed and unprinted, and coloured by a lively historical imagination, Trial by Fire is the absorbing continuation of Jonathan Sumptions immensely impressive history (Daily Telegraph). France in 1347 was in a state close to collapse, after a decade of continual invasion and the defeats at Crecy and Calais. The next 22 years saw further humiliations: the Battle of Poitiers, a revolution in Paris, and the capture of King John II of France, followed by nine years of uncertain peace in the 1360s. The English and their allies had destroyed much of France - but they lacked the resources to occupy it, and although France was defeated, England was by no means victorious. Notes The second volume of Jonathan Sumptions magnificent history of the Hundred Years War. "should prove to be a classic of sharp scholarship and dust-dispelling energy...a masterpiece" Frederic Raphael, Sunday Times. Author Biography Jonathan Sumption is the author of Pilgrimage and The Albigensian Crusade, as well as the first four volumes in his celebrated history of the Hundred Years War - Trial by Battle, Trial by Fire, Divided Houses and Cursed Kings. He was awarded the 2009 Wolfson History Prize for Divided Houses. Promotional Hundred Years War Vol 2: Trial by Fire is the second volume of Jonathan Sumptions hugely acclaimed history of the Hundred Years War, covering the middle years of the fourteenth century, including the French defeat at Poitiers and the capture of the king. Long Description Based on a wide range of contemporary sources, both printed and unprinted, and coloured by a lively historical imagination, Trial by Fire is the absorbing continuation of Jonathan Sumptions immensely impressive history ( Daily Telegraph). France in 1347 was in a state close to collapse, after a decade of continual invasion and the defeats at Crecy and Calais. The next 22 years saw further humiliations: the Battle of Poitiers, a revolution in Paris, and the capture of King John II of France, followed by nine years of uncertain peace in the 1360s. The English and their allies had destroyed much of France - but they lacked the resources to occupy it, and although France was defeated, England was by no means victorious. Promotional "Headline" Hundred Years War Vol 2: Trial by Fire is the second volume of Jonathan Sumptions hugely acclaimed history of the Hundred Years War, covering the middle years of the fourteenth century, including the French defeat at Poitiers and the capture of the king. Details ISBN0571207375 Author Jonathan Sumption Year 2001 Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0571207375 ISBN-13 9780571207374 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 944.025 Illustrations 50pp integrated b&w maps Media Book Publisher Faber & Faber Imprint Faber & Faber Pages 704 Subtitle Trial By Fire UK Release Date 2001-10-22 Publication Date 2001-10-22 AU Release Date 2001-10-22 Illustrator Sean Michael Lucas Birth 1868 Death 1936 Affiliation Royal Holloway, University of London, UK Position Professor of Early Medieval History Qualifications M.S., RN-CS, Pnp Edition Description Main Audience Undergraduate NZ Release Date 2005-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:934405;

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