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BY FIRE AND SWORD

Written by Peter Reid
Published by Constable in 2007
ISBN: 9781845295264

BY FIRE AND SWORD
Written by Peter Reid.
Stock no. 1817527
1st. 2007. Hardback. Nearly fine condition in a fine dustwrapper.

The Rise and Fall of English Supremacy at Arms: 1314-1485. Black boards, silver title to spine. A few colour plates and b/w maps. ISBN: 9781845295264. Light shelf wear to top & tail of spine.

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Front cover

Cover of BY FIRE AND SWORD by Peter Reid

Contents

  • Acknowledgements
  • List of Illustrations
  • Preface
  • Part 1: Background
  • Chapter 1: The Nation
  • Chapter 2: Preparing for War
  • Chapter 3: The Army at War
  • Chapter 4: The War at Sea, the ships and their Crews
  • Part 2: The War in the North
  • Chapter 5: The Bannockburn and Weardale Campaigns
  • Chapter 6: The Battle of Halidon Hill
  • Chapter 7: The Battle of Neville's Cross and the Capture of a King
  • Part 3: The Hundred Years' War
  • Chapter 8; The Crecy Campaign
  • Chapter 9: The Siege of Calais
  • Chapter 10: The Battle of Poitiers and a King Ransomed
  • Chapter 11: The Rheims Campaign and the Prince in Spain
  • Chapter 12: The Tyrant and Usurper
  • Chapter 13: The Agincourt Campaign
  • Chapter 14: The Conquest of Normandy
  • Chapter 15: The Rise of Bedford and Talbot
  • Chapter 16: The Two Kings of France
  • Chapter 17: The Loss of Normandy and Aquitaine
  • Part 4: The Wars of the Roses
  • Chapter 18: Favouritism and Patronage
  • Chapter 19: The Battle of Towton
  • Chapter 20: Edward Flees and Returns
  • Chapter 21: The Battle of Bosworth Field