At Agincourt (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical Novel - The Battle of Agincourt: A Tale of the White Hoods of ParisBy G. A. Henty
Length13h 21m
About this audiobook
At Agincourt: A Tale of the White Hoods of Paris is one of G. A. Henty's vigorous historical romances for younger readers, set amid the factional violence of early fifteenth-century France and culminating in Henry V's celebrated victory in 1415. Through the adventures of Guy Aylmer, Henty combines chivalric action, political intrigue, siege warfare, and battlefield spectacle. Its style is direct, moralizing, and documentary in texture, typical of late Victorian juvenile historical fiction, where instruction and entertainment are deliberately fused. George Alfred Henty was a prolific English novelist and former war correspondent whose experiences observing military campaigns shaped his precise interest in tactics, endurance, and leadership. His imperial Victorian outlook informs the novel's admiration for courage, discipline, loyalty, and Protestant-inflected English patriotism, though the medieval setting allows him to explore these values through feudal service and martial honor. This book is recommended to readers interested in accessible historical fiction, the Hundred Years' War, and the educational adventure tradition of the nineteenth century. While modern readers may notice Henty's period assumptions, At Agincourt remains engaging for its narrative momentum, clear historical framing, and vivid reconstruction of one of England's most mythologized battles.
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
GenreYoung Adult
Length13 hrs 21 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 3, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
15Chapter X: After The Fray
2Introduction
16Chapter XI: Danger Threatened
3Synopsis
17Chapter XII: In Hiding
4Historical Context
18Chapter XIII: The Masters Of Paris
5Preface
19Chapter XIV: Planning Massacre
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6Chapter I: A Feudal Castle
20Chapter XV: A Rescue
7Chapter II: Troubles In France
21Chapter XVI: The Escape
8Chapter III: A Siege
22Chapter XVII: A Long Pause
9Chapter IV: A Fatal Accident
23Chapter XVIII: Katarina
10Chapter V: Hostages
24Chapter XIX: Agincourt
11Chapter VI: In Paris
25Chapter XX: Penshurst
12Chapter VII: In The Streets Of Paris
26Analysis
13Chapter VIII: A Riot
27Reflection
14Chapter IX: A Stout Defence
28Memorable Quotes
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