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(2.67) | Ninguno | 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 Shakespeare’s centuries-old portrayal of Henry V established the king’s 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 England’s 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 Henry’s own hand. Focusing on a series of themes—the interaction between king and church, the rise of the English language as a medium of government and politics, the role of ceremony in Henry’s kingship, and more—Vale revises understandings of Henry V and his conduct of the everyday affairs of England, Normandy, and the kingdom of France.… (más) |
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Información procedente del conocimiento común inglés. Edita para encontrar en tu idioma. To avoid the peril to conscience that might result from our giving, and he receiving, the said hospital... unless the title was clear in law and conscience. (Henry V, on the grant of the hospital of St Anthony, London, to William Kynwolmersh, at Mantes, 20 June 1419) He is now at the final point and conclusion of his labours and, through God's grace and the help of his allies and friends, shall soon bring his war to an end... [and] what good and profit might arise if there were peace and rest among Christian princes... (Henry V, diplomatic instructions, at Saint-Faron-les-Meaux, 18 December 1421) | |
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Información procedente del conocimiento común inglés. Edita para encontrar en tu idioma. On 21 July 1403, the usurper Henry IV, king of England, fought and defeated his baronial opponents - the Percy clan of Northumberland and their supporters - in a bloody battle at Shrewsbury. | |
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▾Referencias Referencias a esta obra en fuentes externas. Wikipedia en inglésNinguno ▾Descripciones del libro 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 Shakespeare’s centuries-old portrayal of Henry V established the king’s 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 England’s 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 Henry’s own hand. Focusing on a series of themes—the interaction between king and church, the rise of the English language as a medium of government and politics, the role of ceremony in Henry’s kingship, and more—Vale revises understandings of Henry V and his conduct of the everyday affairs of England, Normandy, and the kingdom of France. ▾Descripciones de biblioteca No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. ▾Descripción de los miembros de LibraryThing
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