Crécy by Hilaire Belloc
"Crécy" by Hilaire Belloc is a historical written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the details and circumstances surrounding the famous Battle of Crécy, which was a significant event during the Hundred Years' War between England and . It presents a detailed analysis of the political context, military strategies, and the reconstitution of the battle based on limited historical records. The opening of the work sets the stage by discussing the scarcity of contemporary s of medieval battles and how historians must reconstruct events from various sources, such as tradition, documents, and monuments. It highlights the complexity of understanding the Battle of Crécy, emphasizing the meticulous efforts required to create an accurate representation of this historical event. Belloc introduces the political motivations behind the conflict and hints at the themes of chivalry and feudal allegiances that underpin the actions of figures like Edward III, setting a foundation for a deeper exploration of the battle’s implications and strategies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 13015621 |
| Title | Crécy |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: , Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Crécy, Battle of, Crécy-en-Ponthieu, , 1346 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32196 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 31, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| s | 265 s in the last 30 days. |
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