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Warrior King: The Life of Henry V
This title, written by Keith Dockray, is a controversial biography of the life and career of one of England's best known heroic kings, Henry V.
255 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2004
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August 28, 2019
Henry V by Keith Dockray is a workmanlike biography of the Lancastrian monarch.
Dockray does use many contemporary Chronicles and histories to explore the life of the king and his estate site research is a clear strength. However the book is rather unexciting and gives no real sense of the dynamic personality of the king. Henry was a dominant figure in the history of both England and France and he must have been a charismatic individual but I feel this book captures none of that.
On the back cover the question is posed, “ Who was the real Henry V?” I am not sure the book answers that question.
Dockray does use many contemporary Chronicles and histories to explore the life of the king and his estate site research is a clear strength. However the book is rather unexciting and gives no real sense of the dynamic personality of the king. Henry was a dominant figure in the history of both England and France and he must have been a charismatic individual but I feel this book captures none of that.
On the back cover the question is posed, “ Who was the real Henry V?” I am not sure the book answers that question.
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