Agincourt (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical Novel - The Battle of AgincourtBy G. P. R. James
Length19h 27m
About this audiobook
Agincourt is a historical romance set amid the political tensions and martial pageantry of Henry V's France campaign, culminating in the famous 1415 battle. James combines adventure, courtly intrigue, and chivalric sentiment with the antiquarian precision characteristic of nineteenth-century historical fiction. Written in the wake of Walter Scott's influence, the novel treats the Middle Ages as both spectacle and moral theatre, blending patriotic memory with reflections on loyalty, honour, and power. G. P. R. James was one of Victorian Britain's most prolific historical novelists, admired in his day for transforming archival knowledge into readable narrative. His long fascination with European history, noble lineages, diplomacy, and military conflict shaped works such as Agincourt. As a writer working after Scott, and later as a diplomat, James brought to fiction a taste for political complexity, ceremonial detail, and the pressures placed upon individuals by historical events. This book is recommended to readers who enjoy richly textured historical fiction, especially those interested in medieval warfare, English national legend, and the development of the historical novel. Agincourt rewards patience with its atmosphere, moral seriousness, and vivid reconstruction of a defining moment in English and French history.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length19 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 3, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Chapter I. The Night Ride.
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6Chapter II. The Hall and Its Denizens.
7Chapter III. The Foregone Events.
8Chapter IV. The Glutton Mass.
9Chapter V. The Assassination.
10Chapter VI. The Suspicions.
11Chapter VII. The Coronation.
12Chapter VIII. The Day of Festival.
13Chapter IX. The Sick Mind.
14Chapter X. The Minstrel's Girl.
15Chapter XI. The Deceiver.
16Chapter XII. The Hours of Joy.
17Chapter XIII. The Wrong.
18Chapter XIV. The Remedy.
19Chapter XV. The Pilgrim.
20Chapter XVI. The New Friends.
21Chapter XVII. The Preparation.
22Chapter XVIII. The Journey and the Voyage.
23Chapter XIX. The Foreign Land.
24Chapter XX. The New Acquaintances.
25Chapter XXI. The Exile.
26Chapter XXII. The Count of Charolois.
27Chapter XXIII. The Departure.
28Chapter XXIV. Those Who Were Left Behind.
29Chapter XXV. The Enterprise.
30Chapter XXVI. The Achievement.
31Chapter XXVII. A Summary.
32Chapter XXVIII. The Friend ESTRANGED.
33Chapter XXIX. The Betrayer.
34Chapter XXX. The Hussites.
35Chapter XXXI. The Result.
36Chapter XXXII. True Love's Defence.
37Chapter XXXIII. The Rescue.
38Chapter XXXIV. The Recompence.
39Chapter XXXV. The Disappointment.
40Chapter XXXVI. The Disaster.
41Chapter XXXVII. The Captivity.
42Chapter XXXVIII. The Flight.
43Chapter XXXIX. The Prisoner Free.
44Chapter XL. The Mystery.
45Chapter XLI. The Camp.
46Chapter XLII. The Charges.
47Chapter XLIII. The Fox in the Snare.
48Chapter XLIV. The Ordering of the Battle.
49Chapter XLV. The Battle.
50Chapter XLVI. The Conclusion.
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