| 单词 | Agincourt |
| 例句 | Hooray for historically correct slaughter In the real battle of Agincourt, just after the English appeared to have won, Henry V notoriously ordered the mass slaughter of French prisoners – perhaps thousands of them. Kenneth Branagh's Henry V: right royal entertainment 2011-07-28T08:00:00Z They definitely wouldn't storm the walls at Agincourt. Kenneth Branagh: The star who forgot how to shine 2011-03-31T20:31:01Z The play is the dynamic history drama about a young king, eager to prove himself on the battlefield of Agincourt. Theater review: 'Henry V' asks, 'Ain't war grand?' 2010-04-20T20:25:00Z Shakespeare's Henry V roared with anger when, at Agincourt, the French cavalry killed his camp followers. Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control by Medea Benjamin – review 2013-05-09T09:01:01Z And while this Henry speaks of peace, the filmmakers speak louder by turning Agincourt into their showstopper. ‘The King’ Review: Once More Unto the Breach (but Why?) 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z There are differing opinions on this young monarch's successful 15th-century campaign to annex part of France and his victory in the Battle of Agincourt. Myth and mirth take the stage at Oregon Shakespeare fest 2012-07-19T21:29:02Z She rallies around this topic like Henry V pacing the floorboards before the Battle of Agincourt. ‘Wuhan Diary’ Offers an Angry and Eerie View From Inside Quarantine 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z Though he reigned for just nine years before dying of dysentery aged 35, he is remembered as a great warrior king for his victory over the French at the battle of Agincourt in 1415. Kenneth Branagh's Henry V: right royal entertainment 2011-07-28T08:00:00Z Mr. O’Hara’s brisk production gets the story told, from Harfleur to Agincourt to an uneasy peace. Review: Does Power Corrupt in ‘Henry V’? Absolutely 2018-04-27T04:00:00Z In 1946, we missed a bus stop and the first half of Laurence Olivier’s adaptation of Henry V, so the narrative explaining the battle of Agincourt became quite mysterious. Vanessa Redgrave: 'I've sung the High Noon theme song by heart all my life' 2020-04-30T04:00:00Z Everybody thought the St Crispin's Day speech was just terrific, even the French, who came out somewhat worse for wear at the Battle of Agincourt and whom Shakespeare despised. Kenneth Branagh: The star who forgot how to shine 2011-03-31T20:31:01Z The piece weaves excerpts from the Shakespeare - including the Agincourt speech - into Walton's music. Hurt and Kinnear to appear at Proms 2014-08-04T04:00:00Z Thanksgiving is Thursday, and we’re looking at our weekend to-do list and feeling an awful lot like the Earl of Salisbury in Shakespeare’s “Henry V,” right before the Battle of Agincourt. What to Cook This Weekend 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z Informed by historical battles, like Agincourt in 1415 and Cannae in 216 B.C., as well as films like Akira Kurosawa’s “Ran,” the sequence was brutal to watch and enormously complicated to pull off. Miguel Sapochnik on ‘Game of Thrones,’ and Making 70 Horses Feel Like 3,000 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z “I feel like the twenty-five years of my life,” the young king insisted, visibly moved, as he looked out upon a crowd bigger than Agincourt, “have all led up to this moment.” Stormzy at Glastonbury: King Michael Wears His Crown 2019-07-02T04:00:00Z King Harry had made his comradely mingling with his men, moving from fire to fire, rousing their spirits before the battle at Agincourt, when all of a sudden the skies opened up with a downpour. Your Outdoor Theater Memories, Starring Hanks, Streep and Rain 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z Yes, and incidentally one of the 'decent chaps' is called Hari Agincourt. When Hari Kunzru met Michael Moorcock 2011-02-04T12:05:01Z It has been the scene of his greatest victories and his worst defeat; his Agincourt and his Waterloo. Lars von Trier on filmmaking and fear: ‘Sometimes, alcohol is the only thing that will help’ 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z Henry V may trump the French at Agincourt, but the epilogue acknowledges that these gains will slip through his weakling heir's fingers. Why theatre must never lose the plot 2010-10-08T15:37:00Z And Mr. Hiddleston wound up playing his role, as he put it, “backwards,” beginning with the courtship scene at the end of “Henry V” and moving back through the Battle of Agincourt. ‘The Hollow Crown,’ on PBS, Retells Shakespearean History 2013-09-12T16:18:13Z And when the list of casualties at Agincourt is read out toward the play's end, with the French losses well outnumbering the British, it is no occasion for unconditional joy. ArtsBeat: In London, a 'Henry V' That Doesn't Take Sides 2012-06-27T15:15:09Z If Ms. Williams’s Henry is an inspiring leader when victory seems anything but assured, the actress transforms into a much more worrying one once Agincourt is won. Review: Does Power Corrupt in ‘Henry V’? Absolutely 2018-04-27T04:00:00Z At the Battle of Agincourt you see lines crossing, wheeling, turning. Dance Review: David Gordon?s ?Dancing Henry Five? - Review 2011-10-08T00:39:12Z But it was in 1415, when Henry V stuck it to the French at Agincourt. TV review: Wallander; Shakespeare Uncovered; Henry IV Part 1 2012-07-08T21:35:01Z I even felt that that way from time to time in Mr. Hytner’s celebrated “Henry V” in 2003, also starring Mr. Lester, which transplanted the Battle of Agincourt to modern-day Iraq. ArtsBeat: London Journal: Shakespeare’s Liars and Lovers 2013-07-05T15:47:54Z "Today, at the edge of our hope, at the end of our time," he intones, like Olivier before the battle of Agincourt. Pacific Rim: 'thrilling bit of blockbuster sublimity 2013-07-12T13:32:00Z Cry God for Harry, England and St George The film's centrepiece is the battle of Agincourt itself. Kenneth Branagh's Henry V: right royal entertainment 2011-07-28T08:00:00Z London Theater Journal: A ‘Henry V’ That Doesn’t Take Sides The skies opened over Agincourt on Sunday, just as the British were declaring their miraculous victory over the French. ArtsBeat: In London, a 'Henry V' That Doesn't Take Sides 2012-06-27T15:15:09Z Shards of humor, along with the absurd and the grotesque, jostled with no effort at cohesion in this strange container of a dance, which featured recordings of Bach and the delicious 15th-century “Agincourt Carol.” Dance Review: 'Retrospective Project I': 4 Decades of Eiko & Koma 2010-05-28T22:51:00Z Decades later, during the Vietnam War, Welles turned the Henry plays into “Chimes at Midnight,” making Falstaff the story’s fulcrum and stripping Henry’s battle against the French at Agincourt down to a harrowing, unheroic struggle. ‘The King’ Review: Once More Unto the Breach (but Why?) 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z "Once more onto the pitch, dear friends, once more," he urged, invoking the spirit of the Battle of Agincourt. Rik Mayall single reaches UK top 10 2014-06-15T04:00:00Z The aftermath of Agincourt saw most of the French nobility accept the English king, Henry V, as the king of France. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z Above that is a 170-carat lump of red, the Black Prince’s ruby, supposedly worn in the helmet of Henry V at his improbable victory over the French at Agincourt. Your guide to coronation bling: Crowns, scepters, diamonds and, ugh, ivory 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z Speaking at the 2020 World Economic Forum, Mr. Gore had compared climate change to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and historical battles, including the Battles of Thermopylae, Agincourt, the Bulge and Dunkirk. Global elite push climate doomsday warnings about ‘humanity’s future’ at annual meeting 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z It is thought to have been worn in 1415 during the Hundred Years' War by Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt - when English forces beat the French to the south of Calais. Lying-in-state: The dazzling crown resting on top of the Queen’s coffin 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Military historian John Keegan, in his 1978 masterpiece “The Face of Battle: A Study of Agincourt, Waterloo, and the Somme,” explored the often decisive element of fear in warfare — a topic frequently hushed up. Opinion | It’s not so easy to be a hero 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z The English introduced the longbow and demonstrated its power in three significant battles: Crécy, Poitiers, and Agincourt. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z One thinks of the longbow used by the English archers at Agincourt in the Middle Ages or the heavily armoured tanks that epitomised the ground combat of World War Two. Combat drones: We are in a new era of warfare - here's why 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z The murder of English noncombatants and boys in the baggage train, as well as Henry V’s order to murder all French prisoners, remain controversial decisions of the epic 1415 Battle of Agincourt. Perspective | Here’s what a split-second combat decision looks like. I didn’t need to murder. 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z He later recalled looking out over the the flags, banners and bedraggled fans and thinking it looked "like the Battle of Agincourt". Paul McCartney to headline Glastonbury 2020 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z But the obvious great omission is one of Shakespeare’s finest speeches: The St. Crispin’s Day speech from Henry before the Battle of Agincourt. Hipsters, Henry, hogs and how to lose an election 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z The Age of Chivalry died on the battlefields of Crécy, Poitiers, and Agincourt. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z On the eve of the battle of Agincourt, facing a numerically superior enemy on foreign soil, the eponymous hero of Shakespeare’s “Henry V” circulates incognito among his soldiers to gauge morale. Review | From Jim Mattis, leadership lessons and a love letter to Marine ‘grunts’ 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z Michôd’s most clever revision is in how artfully and skillfully he renders the film’s final battle at Agincourt, only to undercut it with a more disquieting concluding note. Review: In ‘The King,’ Chalamet inherits the throne 2019-10-08T04:00:00Z The battle of Agincourt in 1415 was immortalised in Shakespeare's Henry V as a miraculous underdog English victory over the French. How does a museum remember a defeat? 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z He will say the Astute submarine - which will complete the Royal Navy's seven-strong fleet of hunter-killer attack subs - will be called Agincourt. Nuclear submarines to get £2.5bn boost 2018-05-13T04:00:00Z The warrior-king formerly known as Prince Hal leads the English army against the French at the battle of Agincourt in Shakespeare’s rousing historical drama “Henry V.” Weekend Picks: 'Henry V,' Laguna Beach Music Festival and Step Afrika! 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z Her father, who ran a shoe factory, was a history buff and sparked her interest in warfare by taking her to visit the battlefields of Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt. Clare Hollingworth, reporter who broke news about start of World War II, dies at 105 2017-01-10T05:00:00Z More interesting to her by far were the battlefield tours that her father arranged to sites as diverse as Naseby, Poitiers and Agincourt. Obituary: Clare Hollingworth - BBC News 2017-01-10T05:00:00Z Prof Curry says her findings are respected by medieval historians, but unpopular with some English fans of the Agincourt story. How does a museum remember a defeat? 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z She is a medieval historian with special interests in the Hundred Years War and, more specifically, Agincourt. Anne Curry: Brexit and the Treaty of Troyes - BBC News 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z Two days later, a 60-year-old British man died in unclear circumstances while scuba-diving at Agincourt Reef, also in Far North Queensland. Diving deaths raise safety questions in Australia - BBC News 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z The 60-year-old man was scuba diving at Agincourt Reef in Far North Queensland when he was seen to be in trouble, tour operator Quicksilver said. Great Barrier Reef: British tourist dies while scuba diving - BBC News 2016-11-18T05:00:00Z If the 600-year-old age estimates are correct, its youth coincided with Britain’s defeat of the French in the Battle of Agincourt and Gutenberg’s invention of movable type. A 600-Year-Old Oak Tree Finally Succumbs 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z Dysentery also killed Henry V, hero of Agincourt, while campaigning in France in 1422. King John: Dysentery and the death that changed history - BBC News 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z When Henry V went on his famous campaign to France in 1415, which ended at the Battle of Agincourt, he took three million arrows made of ash with him. Trees That Advanced Civilization Are Now Threatened 2016-09-11T04:00:00Z We will wake up one morning like the French knights at Agincourt wondering how their ranks were decimated by the English longbow. The New Arms Race 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z We dived at a second site at Agincourt Reef that day, at Castle Rock. Great Barrier Reef: the scale of bleaching has the most sober scientists worried 2016-04-16T04:00:00Z It is an arresting thought – an effete French aristocrat in some bug-infested cabin, reading about his own nation being pulverised at Agincourt. West side story: how Shakespeare stormed America's frontier 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z Police were attacked with bottles in Agincourt Avenue as a crowd of about 300 people gathered in the area. Officer injured and three people arrested in Holyland area of Belfast - BBC News 2016-03-17T04:00:00Z Another oft-cited early reference is from the French Duke of Orleans’ poems to his wife, written while he was imprisoned after the battle of Agincourt in 1415. Valentine's Day Backlash Is Older Than You Think 2016-02-12T05:00:00Z “One of the best history books I ever commissioned is by Juliet Barker, biographer of the Brontës, on Agincourt.” Popular history writing remains a male preserve, publishing study finds 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z It may be a stirring moment of peaceful unity between two nations with a rivalry dating to Agincourt. France’s Anthem, ‘La Marseillaise,’ Unites Soccer Rivals 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z The Battle of Agincourt 600 years ago is one of the most famous English military successes - but should it really be remembered as a victory for Wales? Was the Battle of Agincourt really a victory for Wales? - BBC News 2015-10-25T04:00:00Z The Battle of Agincourt was a major victory in the Hundred Years' War and took place on 25 October 1415 in a field in Picardy, northern France. Royal Mint releases coin to mark Battle of Agincourt anniversary - BBC News 2015-10-25T04:00:00Z A hidden chapel built for King Henry V is opening to the public for the first time to mark the 600th Anniversary of the battle of Agincourt. Inside Henry V's secret chapel at Westminster Abbey - BBC News 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z Photograph: Alamy It is good that there is no war memorial to the dead of Agincourt. It will soon be time to drop our oppressive remembrance rituals | Martin Kettle 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z Stephen Cooper was a government lawyer and is the author of Agincourt, Myth & Reality, 1415-2015. How American Gun Control Laws Diverged From Their British Roots 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z Duncan Wilson, Historic England's chief executive, said the investigation in the 600th anniversary year of the Battle of Agincourt, was "immensely exciting." Henry V warship Holigost 'may be buried in River Hamble' - BBC News 2015-10-12T04:00:00Z High and low culture responded to Agincourt in several important ways. Agincourt was a battle like no other … but how do the French remember it? 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z The Battle of Agincourt took place on 25 October 1415 in a field in Picardy, northern France. Inside Henry V's secret chapel at Westminster Abbey - BBC News 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z Agincourt was what it was, a lethal and fascinating battle in an extremely long and complex conflict between England and France a long time ago. It will soon be time to drop our oppressive remembrance rituals | Martin Kettle 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z This year is rich with the anniversaries of significant battles - Waterloo, Gallipoli and Agincourt. Battles of Britain: Vote for which one changed us most - BBC News 2015-09-12T04:00:00Z Particularly, since the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, or perhaps since the Norman invasion in 1066, France and Britain have sparred, sometimes as rivals, sometimes as allies, and sometimes as both at once. French Win Latest Battle of Waterloo, Over a Coin 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z Also in the vernacular, the Agincourt Carol, several ballads, and a hit play The Famous Victories of Henry V sealed the battle in the amber of folk-memory. Agincourt was a battle like no other … but how do the French remember it? 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z Cornell University Glee Club concert Robert Isaacs leads a performance of “And the Band Played Waltzing Maltilde,” “The Agincourt Song,” a commissioned piece by Christopher Cerrone and more. D.C. community calendar, Jan. 8-15, 2015 2014-12-31T05:00:00Z It is right that there is no national ritual attached to Agincourt day. It will soon be time to drop our oppressive remembrance rituals | Martin Kettle 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z It was 13 years ago, not 599 years ago, like the Battle of Agincourt. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of 9/11 Brand Tweets It has none of the ring of an Agincourt or a Crecy. The most important battle you've probably never heard of 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z Agincourt is also a battle with a modern afterlife, whose story still provokes mixed reactions, especially among the French. Agincourt was a battle like no other … but how do the French remember it? 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z Gerald Baron, an expert on emergency management communications at PR consultancy Agincourt Strategies, said Exxon's Mayflower play book is not unique. Insight: Mayflower, meet Exxon: When oil spilled in an Arkansas town 2013-04-11T16:29:06Z Yet if we are capable of thinking about Agincourt without wrapping ourselves in the flag, why not other later conflicts too? It will soon be time to drop our oppressive remembrance rituals | Martin Kettle 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z Yet there was also Henry V's victory at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, perhaps the dynasty's high spot. The Plantagenets’ Mighty Reign 2013-02-06T14:24:00Z It was the opposite of an Agincourt moment, as Lord Sugar pointed out in the boardroom inquest. David Beckham: how this crock of a footballer can still woo the French 2013-02-01T11:12:31Z Compared with such uncertainties, the English triumph at Agincourt was a model of decisiveness, but it was not the only marker. Letter From Europe: Once More Unto the Breach for Britain 2013-01-28T12:30:10Z His first book, The Face of Warfare, ignored the military leaders and examined battle from the perspective of the common soldier, contrasting the experiences of men who fought at Agincourt, Waterloo and the Somme. Been and Gone: The war historian and the gearbox wizard 2012-09-04T01:30:38Z The real battle of Agincourt is now simply too distant for any person alive today to connect with as anything but a historical event. It will soon be time to drop our oppressive remembrance rituals | Martin Kettle 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z Laurence Olivier, as Henry V, gives his pre-match team talk before the Battle of Agincourt. My kingdom for a horse, a ball of some kind and a television zapper 2012-08-25T21:20:14Z A righteous soldier like Henry V at Agincourt in 1415 could execute or enslave an enemy prisoner because an unjust enemy was like anyone who unjustly employed force against another person: a criminal. Op-Ed Contributor: The Legal Fog Between War and Peace 2012-06-11T03:17:30Z The Battle of Agincourt might not have been won by the English were it not for heavy rain before the hostilities began. How can you talk interestingly about the weather? 2012-06-06T08:45:05Z Such was the last deed of the battle of Agincourt. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z We today are not the victors of Agincourt. It will soon be time to drop our oppressive remembrance rituals | Martin Kettle 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z Legend makes him a knight on the field of Agincourt, but his knighthood belongs to the year 1426. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" 2012-04-14T02:00:23.707Z Or may we cram Within this wooden O the very casques That did affright the air at Agincourt. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z It was on this march that he won the glorious battle of Agincourt. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z He now lies at the point of death from wounds received near Agincourt, and if aught on earth can save him, it will be to know that his good name is cleared from all suspicion. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z Related: Agincourt was a battle like no other … but how do the French remember it? It will soon be time to drop our oppressive remembrance rituals | Martin Kettle 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z He appears to have married twice, his first wife being Elizabeth Bluet of Raglan, widow of Sir James Berkeley, and his second a daughter of David Gam, a valiant Welsh squire slain at Agincourt. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" 2012-04-14T02:00:23.707Z Its panels are covered with carvings from the Old and New Testament, referred by Mamachi to the seventh, by Agincourt to the thirteenth century. Walks in Rome 2012-03-31T02:00:36.010Z The Agincourt was now picked up, and passing a hawser on board the Northumberland, took the lead in the maritime tandem. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z But Richard of Woodville took this opportunity of separating himself from the rest of the party, and announced his intention to Isambert of Agincourt, who seemed by no means sorry to get rid of him. Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX 2012-04-25T02:01:07.457Z What I say is that we do not need to care who won the battle of Agincourt. It will soon be time to drop our oppressive remembrance rituals | Martin Kettle 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z Why, my father fought the French at Guinegate, and my grandfather at Cherbourg, and his father at Agincourt! The Story of Francis Cludde 2012-03-30T02:00:16.347Z Charles of Orleans, taken prisoner by the English at the fatal battle of Agincourt, was detained for the greater part of his life in captivity: his infant children were unable to maintain their rights. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 2012-03-21T02:00:31.390Z She fought you where Cr�cy was, and Agincourt, and Waterloo, with all their dead to help her. "Der Tag" The Tragic Man 2012-03-19T02:00:28.147Z "Agincourt" is inscribed under their coat of arms; their crest is "a dexter arm couped below the elbow, vested argent, and grasping a club or, and over it the motto Frappe fort." Through East Anglia in a Motor Car 2012-02-22T03:00:21.787Z This is in no way to pretend that Agincourt was historically unimportant. It will soon be time to drop our oppressive remembrance rituals | Martin Kettle 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z Sir Thomas, a soldier of distinction, and one of the heroes of Agincourt. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume II (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:13.500Z He was created Earl of Westmorland by Richard II., made Earl Marshal of England by Henry IV., present at the battle of Agincourt with Henry V., and died in the 4th of Henry VI., Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 100, September 27, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2012-01-25T03:00:37.190Z He was a Knight of the Garter, and commanded the left wing of the English army at the battle of Agincourt. Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 96, August 30, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. 2011-12-26T03:00:11Z The plain artisan, or the rough fireman, who faces the lead and iron like a man, is the truest representative we can show of the heroes of Cr�cy and Agincourt. Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes 2011-11-01T02:00:25.563Z But we do not need to cling to Agincourt for more spurious reasons. It will soon be time to drop our oppressive remembrance rituals | Martin Kettle 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z He served in the war next year, and was wounded at Agincourt, where he owed his life to his brother’s valour. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" 2011-10-31T02:00:28.703Z "True," replied Fitzsimmons, "we may say with Harry the Fifth at Agincourt—'He that outlives this day, and comes safe home,'"—"'Will stand a-tiptoe when this day is named,'"—added Miss Atherley, finishing the quotation. Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners 2011-10-01T02:00:32.597Z I call him Plantagenet, sir, after our King Harry V, who drove back the French at Agincourt. The Tangled Skein 2011-09-21T02:00:29.687Z Thus All Souls College was founded to pray for the souls of those slain at the battle of Agincourt. Four Years in France or, Narrative of an English Family's Residence there during that Period; Preceded by some Account of the Conversion of the Author to the Catholic Faith 2011-09-09T02:00:59.237Z Agincourt should not be a source of pride or any other emotion. It will soon be time to drop our oppressive remembrance rituals | Martin Kettle 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z It rises again on the field of Agincourt, October 25, 1415. Stories about Famous Precious Stones 2011-08-31T02:01:42.217Z England, though, perhaps, she could not muster an army as large as in former times, has hearts as stout, and arms as strong as those that gained for her imperishable glory at Agincourt and Poitiers. The Moral and Intellectual Diversity of Races With Particular Reference to Their Respective Influence in the Civil and Political History of Mankind 2011-08-19T02:00:11.867Z That pewter cup, maybe, offered its eager pledge when the news of Agincourt was blown from France. Hints to Pilgrims 2011-08-18T02:00:23.727Z In its lawsuit, filed in federal court in Wilmington, Delaware, Agincourt seeks unspecified damages and a court order barring the conduct. ‘Farmville’ Maker Zynga Sued Over Patents for Facebook Games 2011-08-17T15:11:02Z And on Sunday we reach yet another monster moment in the island story, the 600th anniversary of Henry V’s victory at the battle of Agincourt. It will soon be time to drop our oppressive remembrance rituals | Martin Kettle 2015-10-23T04:00:00Z It is a sorry thing to have to record of the hero of Agincourt that he appears to have taken the recovered jewels and then neglected to liberate Gaucourt. Stories about Famous Precious Stones 2011-08-31T02:01:42.217Z The King in this case is Harry of Monmouth, and we are thinking with somewhat mingled feelings that October 25, 1915, brings us to the 500th anniversary of the battle of Agincourt. William de Colchester Abbot of Westminster 2011-08-05T02:00:50.197Z Agincourt plans to triple its staff of four within a year, with about a third in Australia and the rest in Hong Kong, Turnbull said. Agincourt to Invest Australia Property Dim Sum Funds by January 2011-07-20T02:13:56Z The study might help answer some historical questions, such as why the French lost the 1415 Battle of Agincourt. Heavy Armor Gave Knights a Workout 2011-07-20T00:02:00Z A couple of wretched trees made the Forest of Arden for it, five men with ragged foils the army that conquered at Agincourt: are we stronger than it, or weaker? Oxford Lectures on Poetry 2011-07-19T02:00:15.897Z Not that mine host of the “Red Lion” was at all extortionate when he entertained Henry the Fifth in 1415, on his return from Agincourt. The Dover Road Annals of an Ancient Turnpike 2011-07-04T02:00:17.130Z Landing at Havre, they had pushed on, following the route taken by the English army that had won Agincourt. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z Some articles said to be relics of Henry V. are preserved here: the bed in which he was born, the cradle in which he was rocked, and the armour in which he fought at Agincourt. The Wye and Its Associations a picturesque ramble 2011-06-12T02:00:06.820Z Our gallant troops, Regular and Volunteers alike, have nobly vindicated the traditions of our race, and have fought as desperately as ever did their forebears at Agincourt, Albuera, or Waterloo. The Invasion 2011-05-20T02:00:29.260Z The Armagnacs were in possession of Paris and the king when Henry V. crushed them at Agincourt on the 25th of Agincourt. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" 2011-05-15T02:00:07.897Z When he spontaneously comes out with Harry and mingles with the ecstatic crowd, it’s the YouTube version of the night before Agincourt. Notes From a Royal Wedding 2011-05-01T14:00:00Z Think of William the Conqueror invading England in 1066; Richard the Lionheart and his Crusades across the Middle East; or King Henry V besting the French at Agincourt. How the Monarchy Allows Britannia to Make Waves 2011-04-28T10:05:00Z —At Agincourt: A Tale of the White Hoods of Paris. 6s. The Golden Galleon BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE ADVENTURES OF MASTER GILBERT OGLANDER, AND OF HOW, IN THE YEAR 1591, HE FOUGHT UNDER THE GALLANT SIR 2011-04-25T02:00:10.333Z One of the fighting men who distinguished themselves at Agincourt was a Metcalfe. A Month in Yorkshire 2011-04-24T02:00:10.977Z Other works are his Nymphidia, the Court of Fairy; The Barons' Wars; The Legend of Great Cromwell; The Battle of Agincourt; besides numerous legends, sonnets, and other pieces. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z Was it not upon thy banks that the handsome "Harry of Monmouth," hero of Agincourt, first saw the light; there living, till manhood-grown, when he appeared "armed cap-�-pie, with beaver on"? Gwen Wynn 2011-04-09T02:00:12.230Z At a later period had they echoed the tramp of armed men, when Henry the Fourth, father of Agincourt’s hero, made war upon the Welsh. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z The helmet and war-saddle of Henry V., worn at Agincourt, and now suspended above his tomb, are memorable objects, but more for Shakespeare’s sake than the victor’s own. With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3 2011-03-21T02:00:11.920Z Did not his tomb sweat blood on that famous day of Agincourt, and the rumour thereof bring Henry V. and his lovely Kate hither on a pilgrimage? A Month in Yorkshire 2011-04-24T02:00:10.977Z He is credited with having been the first French king to have taken the banner to war, and it appeared for the last time on the field of fight at Agincourt in 1415. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z It described the miraculous intervention of the English archers of Agincourt at a time when the British were sore pressed by the German hordes. Arthur Machen A Novelist of Ecstasy and Sin 2011-03-09T03:00:47.587Z Son of a Welsh knight, he could boast of ancestry old as Caractacus, some of his forbears having served under Harry of Monmouth, and borne victorious banners at Agincourt. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z Most patriotic verse, however spirited, is verse only, nothing or little more, though exceptions could be cited, such as Drayton’s Agincourt, Tennyson’s Relief of Lucknow, and The Ballad of the “Revenge.” The Bridling of Pegasus Prose Papers on Poetry 2011-02-26T03:00:51.130Z The Histories are peopled chiefly by men and warriors, of whom Hotspur, “dying in his excellence and flower,” is perhaps more attractive than Henry of Agincourt. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z The standard was always borne by an eminent person, and that of Henry V. at Agincourt is supposed to have been carried upon a car that preceded the king. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" 2011-03-20T02:00:30.697Z Doubtless there were Kentish pikes and blades, Kentish helmets and hauberks, at Cressy and Poitiers, at Agincourt, in the Wars of the Roses, and at Flodden. Canterbury 2011-02-17T03:00:20.527Z And within its boundaries was born that monarch of most romantic fame, Harry of Monmouth, hero of Agincourt. No Quarter! 2011-03-26T02:00:16.330Z France required many years after the battle of Agincourt, in 1415, to recover from the exhaustion brought about by internal conflict and foreign wars. Handbook of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2011-02-15T03:00:17.853Z “Band of Brothers” — its title taken from an oration in Shakespeare’s “Henry V” before the Battle of Agincourt in 1415 — became a best seller in 1992. Richard Winters Dies at 92; Led ?Band of Brothers? 2011-01-11T04:36:01Z Just straightforward application, concentration and selflessness… like an archer at Agincourt. Why are English sporting heroes so dull? 2011-01-09T00:06:33Z Nearest on our right is Cardinal Kemp, who was with Henry V at Agincourt; then Stratford, the opponent of Edward III; and lastly Simon Sudbury, who built Westgate and lost his head. Canterbury 2011-02-17T03:00:20.527Z The mourning adopted by Katherine of Valois, wife of Henry V., the hero of Agincourt, who died at Vincennes in 1422, may be regarded as the typical widow's dress of that period. The Evolution of Fashion 2011-01-06T03:00:44.710Z The nobility were injured more than the lower classes by these wars, and in the great defeats of Crécy, Poitiers and Agincourt their losses were frightful. Stained Glass Tours in France 2010-12-30T03:00:24.760Z Murphy's point was that the bosses could lay off the pre-match Agincourt oratory and order their players not to fly into tackles like Kato in the Pink Panther films. Why Wayne Rooney may be close to the point of no return 2010-10-16T23:10:00Z He greatly distinguished himself at the battle of Agincourt, and was eventually interred in the Cathedral of Norwich, the town of his residence, though not of his birth. Cathedral Cities of England John the Fearless then began negotiations with the English, while Bernard VII., appointed constable in place of the count of Saint-Pol, who had been killed at Agincourt, returned to defend Paris. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" We are intoxicated with our success at having beaten the French—never having drubbed them before, from the times of Cressy, Poictiers, and Agincourt, down to the Peninsular Campaign! The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 4, July, 1851 It has not offered to them the attractions of a Creci, a Poictiers, or an Agincourt; nor even presented any minor achievement that might have inspired their eloquence or stimulated their researches. The Boke of Noblesse He fought at Agincourt, where he was taken prisoner, and died in England. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" We have Agincourt and Cressy and Poitiers and La Belle Alliance to say that they will fight. The Guns of Europe In the next year Henry V. of England, after concluding an alliance with Burgundy, resumed the pretensions of Edward III. to the crown of France, and in 1415 followed the disastrous battle of Agincourt. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" If we could be thrown back to the days of Agincourt we should be enchanted at first, but after a week should vote everything commonplace and dull. The Unveiling of Lhasa The chapter concludes with a mention of the battle of Agincourt and the marriage of king Henry to the French king's daughter. The Boke of Noblesse Plans of them are also given by Agincourt in his great work on Christian art. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" This was the invasion which resulted in the victory of Agincourt and the capture of Harfleur. Ancient and Modern Ships. Part 1. Wooden Sailing Ships No doubt next year my lady, riding through the lanes, will meet some sturdy beggar, who will whine for alms, pleading that he is an old soldier lately from the field of Agincourt. English Costume For what Lord Agincourt had irreverently styled the "great political swell," she therefore prepared herself with such memories as some years of life had stored for her. One Of Them Sir Thomas Kyriell, who was there taken prisoner, was a veteran warrior of Agincourt, and had for some years been lieutenant of Calais. The Boke of Noblesse Agincourt remarks that this cemetery “gives an idea of a work executed with design and leisure, and with means very different from those at command in producing the catacombs of Rome.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" In this volume he printed for the first time the famous Ballad of Agincourt. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" These were the men who gained the field at Agincourt. About London While Agincourt was taking his last affectionate farewells of the girls and Sir William, Mr. Ogden had entered the carriage, and thrown himself deeply back into a corner. One Of Them Then came the greater sorrows of Agincourt and the English conquest. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) Other catacombs in the vicinity of the same city are described by Pocock and other travellers, and are figured by Agincourt. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" Of these Nimphidia is perhaps the best thing Drayton ever wrote, except his famous ballad on the battle of Agincourt; it is quite unique of its kind and full of rare fantastic fancy. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" Look back at the olden time, when we triumphed at Agincourt, Cressy, and Poictiers—when we won for England her foremost place among the nations of earth. About London While thus talking, they had reached the terrace in front of the house, where Agincourt was standing between May and Clara, holding a hand of each. One Of Them And taking many a fort, Furnished in warlike sort, Marched towards Agincourt In happy hour— Skirmishing day by day With those that stopped his way, Where the French gen'ral lay With all his power. Library of the World's Best literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 12 But these lengthy political consequences—followed by the further success of the Black Prince’s nephew at Agincourt, and again by his successor’s loss of all save Calais—do not concern this book. Poitiers The second group of actions came fifty years later, and is remembered by the great name of Agincourt. Crécy The present war would be just another little incident in the far past, like the battles of Gettysburg and Agincourt. Instant of Decision "Charley has left us, Agincourt is just gone, the pleasant house is broken up; is not that enough to make us sad?" said she, sorrowfully. One Of Them They fought at Cressy, and at Agincourt, and at Marston Moor. Wanderings in South America Nobody interrupted the bishop, and he closed by pointing out all the mistakes of the English at Agincourt, where there is no doubt they drubbed the French handsomely. Francezka The nobles, so proudly arrayed in their new armour, fall all the more heavily at Crécy, Poitiers, Agincourt. La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages It has been suggested that the sign may possibly have had its origin from the Battle of Agincourt fought on the day of "Saints Crispin-Crispian," 25th October, 1415. A Week's Tramp in Dickens-Land I hope Lord Agincourt has not been correct in telling me that you are pressed for time, Mr. Ogden. One Of Them That battle of Agincourt strikes me as one of the most perfect things, in its sort, we anywhere have of Shakespeare’s. English Critical Essays Nineteenth Century Yet when the Huguenot refugees came over he liked them so little that he reminded Parliament of the summary way in which Henry V. at Agincourt dealt with the Frenchmen who fell into his hands. The History of Freedom Next came a montage of heroic scenes from two millennia of history: from Agincourt to Iwo, from the villagers marching on Frankenstein's castle to the Four Freedoms conference at sea. Telempathy Thomas Babington Macaulay was born the 25th of October, 1800, the day of St. Crispin and the anniversary of Agincourt. Home Life of Great Authors "I asked the young man here, because he was with Lord Agincourt," began Sir William, who was most eager to offer some apologies to himself for any supposed indiscretion. One Of Them Commius the Crooked, as, possibly, he was named, from the Keltic Cam, and a namesake of the valiant Welshman David Gam, who fought so valiantly more than 1300 years afterwards at Agincourt. The Ethnology of the British Islands Many East Anglians helped to win the battle of Agincourt. East Anglia Personal Recollections and Historical Associations After the short-lived glory of Agincourt and the vain coronation at Paris, humiliation follows humiliation, calamity follows calamity. The Origins and Destiny of Imperial Britain Nineteenth Century Europe We are agitated in reading the history of Henry the Fifth, yet no man takes his book for the field of Agincourt. Eighteenth Century Essays on Shakespeare "I 'm your man, Inch-o'-brogue," broke in Agincourt; for it was by this impertinent travesty of the name of his borough he usually called him. One Of Them One of the finest English poems we have, was written about the Battle of Agincourt. Royal Children of English History The Earl of Kimberley still bears Agincourt on his shield. East Anglia Personal Recollections and Historical Associations Their battle-cries await our answer—the chivalry's at Agincourt, "Heaven for Harry, England and St. George!" The Origins and Destiny of Imperial Britain Nineteenth Century Europe We are told that Sheffield manufactures of metals began in the days of the Romans, and also that Sheffield-made arrows fell thickly at Crecy and Agincourt. England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel "I hope Agincourt has not got any bad tidings," said Sir William; "he seems agitated and uneasy." One Of Them Then the English advanced to a place called Agincourt, a name fated to be linked with splendid glory for ever in the hearts of all English folk. Royal Children of English History It was a Norfolk knight, Sir Thomas Erpingham, who gave signal for the archers at Agincourt. East Anglia Personal Recollections and Historical Associations Was it to the descendants of the men who conquered at Agincourt and Cressy, and changed for ages at Waterloo the destiny of the world? The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 2, August, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy The latter, opposite the western front of the cathedral, is named for its builder, "old Sir Thomas Erpingham," whose "good white head," Shakespeare tells us, was to be seen on the field of Agincourt. England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel Agincourt's guardian, Lord Sommerville, and myself have had some unpleasant passages in life, and I wished to show the boy that towards him I bore no memory of the ills I received from his uncle. One Of Them One of the stories connected with the battle of Agincourt tells us that four fair ladies had sent their knightly lovers into battle. Boy Scouts Handbook The First Edition, 1911 After the battle of Agincourt, the victor, Henry V, when returning to London, was given a magnificent reception at Blackheath, and many were the speeches of praise which had been prepared. John and Betty's History Visit Where were they, when our ancestor rode with King Henry at Agincourt, and filled up the French king's cup after Poictiers? Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges The totals, for a day more important, as says Bancroft, than Agincourt or Blenheim, are very small. The Siege of Boston How should he relieve himself of his charge of Lord Agincourt? One Of Them The motto of the Bowyers' Company, "Cre�y, Poictiers, Agincourt," tells of the prowess of our English archers when archery was the national pastime of Englishmen, as well as their support in war. Memorials of Old London Volume I There’s Henry V, and overhead the shield and helmet he used at Agincourt; and here’s Edward I, and Richard II, and Edward III, and Queen Eleanor, and Queen Philippa. John and Betty's History Visit For one of them, however, the Agincourt, no excuse could be found, so her captain was tried by court-martial and declared incapable of serving in the navy for the future. By Conduct and Courage A Story of the Days of Nelson In England it was believed that Verneuil was a second Agincourt, and that the French resistance would soon be at an end. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII I had been directed to this house as the residence of Lord Agincourt and his tutor; and as neither of them live here—" "Who told you that? One Of Them He was for some years the warden, at Sterborough castle, of the French heir to the throne, the Duke of Orleans who was taken prisoner at Agincourt; and he was the founder of Lingfield College. Highways and Byways in Surrey See! here’s Queen Victoria’s crown, and in it is the ruby that belonged to the Black Prince, and which Henry V wore in his helmet at Agincourt! John and Betty's History Visit In the Chapel of St. Paul is the once gilded tomb of Lord Bourchier, the standard-bearer of Henry V. at the battle of Agincourt. Little Folks (December 1884) A Magazine for the Young His own army was by this time scarcely more than 10,000 strong, and he soon learnt that a mighty French host of at least 50,000 men blocked the way at Agincourt. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII A nice, modest fellow," broke in Sir William; "and a fine boy that young Marquis of Agincourt. One Of Them After Agincourt Henry V. was welcomed at the south gate of London Bridge by two giants: his son, Henry VI., was also received by a giant seventeen years later. The History of London While wandering through the court, we came suddenly upon traces of Charles of Orleans, who was taken prisoner at the battle of Agincourt, and was a captive for twenty-five years in English prisons. In Château Land Of the literary history of “The Battaile of Agincourt” there is little to be said. The Battaile of Agincourt He defeated the French at Agincourt in 1415, he carried the Duke of Orleans a prisoner to London, he took Rouen, and overran Normandy. The Red True Story Book "Lord Agincourt would appear to be very much attached to Alfred." One Of Them The following account of the Pageant to celebrate the return of the victor Henry V. after Agincourt is preserved in Stow's 'London.' The History of London France began to be a nation, and 'a true patriotic applause hailed the later victory of Agincourt.' Gilbert Keith Chesterton It was just completed in time for the grand procession to sweep along it when the Te Deum was sung for the victory at Agincourt. Little Folks (July 1884) A Magazine for the Young They suffered what, at Agincourt, Crécy, Poitiers, and Verneuil, their descendants were to inflict. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 "All right," said Agincourt, turning back to the table again, while O'Shea, with a nod of assent, left the room. One Of Them Moreover, they could not readily forget his grandfather, their own King; and his father, the hero of Agincourt. The History of London He puts them from his life with as little feeling as he shows at Agincourt, when he orders all the prisoners to be killed. William Shakespeare He was therefore cousin to our own Henry V. of England, whom he quite equalled in genius, while the laurels that he won were more glorious than those of Agincourt. The Discovery of America Vol. 1 (of 2) with some account of Ancient America and the Spanish Conquest He besought all parties to maintain the alliance with Burgundy, and never to release the Duke of Orleans and the other prisoners of Agincourt during his son's minority. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 Harry Montserrat, Marquis of Agincourt, was a fortunate subject to illustrate it by. One Of Them Richard was the youngest of three sons of whom the eldest, William, died without children: and the second, Robert, had sons of whom one, Guy, fought at Agincourt. The History of London A Poem, by Lydgate, describing the Expedition of Henry the Fifth into France, the Battle of Agincourt, and the magnificent Pageant prepared by the City of London, in honour of his return to the Metropolis. A Chronicle of London from 1089 to 1483 Written in the Fifteenth Century, and for the First Time Printed from MSS. in the British Museum The reason of the word Agincourt being placed above the inscription in Bristol Cathedral is, that the Porter family were descendants of Sir William Porter who fought at Agincourt. Notes and Queries, Number 213, November 26, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Geneologists, etc. On the 14th of June arrived the Admiral, in H. M. S. Agincourt, towed by the Spitfire steamer. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery "You must be a rare snob not to know a gentleman when you see him," said Agincourt, with an insolent defiance in his look. One Of Them To warlike nobles it seemed very base that Louis bought off the invaders instead of rushing upon another Cr�cy or Agincourt; but he thoroughly despised such criticism. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Nevertheless his very first victory, the battle of Agincourt, was as brilliant as that of Crécy or Poitiers. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe It is, indeed, the architecture of the days of Agincourt rather than of the eve of the English Renaissance. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ripon A Short History of the Church and a Description of Its Fabric The next day the Agincourt, Dædalus, Vestal, and Wolverine, arrived from Borneo, having been engaged with the pirates of Maludu Bay. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery As Agincourt turned his steps slowly towards the house, he marvelled with himself what amount of guidance she had given him. One Of Them "Where on earth do you get it all from?" he asked William one afternoon when the lad, with real dramatic fire, had recited "Henry's oration to his men before Agincourt." William Adolphus Turnpike Noël was up to the ears in Agincourt, yet that made but little difference to our destiny. New Treasure Seekers or, The Bastable Children in Search of a Fortune We are proud of the victories of Cressy, of Agincourt, and of Poictiers, as if they had been won by our own ancestors. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 347, September, 1844 The dreadful battle of Cannæ bears a close resemblance in many important particulars to two of the most important which have been fought in modern times—those of Agincourt and Aspern. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 357, June, 1845 "Ride him, by all means," said Agincourt, shaking his hand cordially while he said adieu. One Of Them There should have been twenty, but to be undermanned has been English fashion since Agincourt. A Tramp's Notebook Henry V. gained the victory of Agincourt, and won and wore the title of King of France. The Life of King Edward VII with a sketch of the career of King George V Picture, for example, Henry V celebrating his victory at Agincourt by putting purple silk sails on his ships! The Story of Silk Every day had its skirmish with the French, who stoutly defended the way to Agincourt where lay their commander with all his great army of fifty thousand men. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10 The Guide I can scarcely believe all this happiness real, Agincourt. One Of Them Did they curse us, or the weather, or the owners, or our English Agincourt trick once more? A Tramp's Notebook From the battlefield of Agincourt he passed to England, where he remained a prisoner, closely guarded, for twenty-five years. A History of French Literature Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II. At the famous Battle of Cressy the English had about three thousand archers, mostly armed with long-bows; the French had arbalists, or crossbows, and, on the whole, they were less successful, as, again, at Agincourt. Chatterbox, 1906 There is a story of the tutor of an Heir-Apparent who asked his pupil, by way of examination, what was the date of the battle of Agincourt. The History of "Punch" "Well, have you patched it up, or is it a fight?" asked Agincourt when he entered the room once more. One Of Them So again, the battle of Agincourt is romantic, and of Bannockburn, simply because there was an extraordinary display of human virtue in both these battles. Lectures on Architecture and Painting Delivered at Edinburgh in November 1853 His first work, the Livre des Quatre Dames, is in verse: four ladies lament their husbands slain, captured, lost, or fugitive and dishonoured, at Agincourt. A History of French Literature Short Histories of the Literatures of the World: II. The fifth Henry, with whose name the famous victory of Agincourt over the French will ever be associated, began to reign A.D. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 The topic reached its climax in the victory of the English at Agincourt, which powerfully appealed to patriotic sentiment. A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles And Agincourt shook his hand cordially, but not without a touch of envy as he thought of the mission he was engaged in. One Of Them His death took place at Agincourt, October 25th, 1415, in the manner described in the text; and his obsequies were celebrated at London on the 1st of December. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time This monarch, Henry the Fifth, of chivalrous memory, was riding over the field of Agincourt, the day after the battle, surrounded by about twenty of his nobles. Mistress Margery Sir Thomas Cochrane, commander-in-chief on the Indian station, also visited Borneo in his flag-ship the Agincourt, to superintend the operations which were now energetically pursued for the destruction of the pirates. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 Two ancient cannon lying at its gate show that the conqueror of Agincourt thundered against it in vain. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 105, July 1866 It was soon arranged between them that Agincourt should drive round by Heathcote's lodgings and take him up, when he had packed up a few things for the Journey. One Of Them It was a terrible battle which that day witnessed at Agincourt. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time Agincourt, with every circumstance of state and ceremony, and met the admiral, I acting as interpreter. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy There being sufficient water over the bar of the river, the Agincourt, towed by the Spiteful steamer, entered it and anchored within Moarra Island. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 Henry sent a part of his force behind the village of Agincourt, where the French had placed no men at arms. King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre I wrote to Lord Agincourt; I wrote to Charles himself. One Of Them The autumn was passing into winter before the news reached Constance either of the battle of Agincourt or of the murder on Southampton Green. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time I was very sorry to part with the Agincourt. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy It consisted of the Vixen, Nemesis, and Pluto steamers, and the boats of the Agincourt, Daedalus, Vestal, Cruiser, and Wolverine, several of them carrying guns in their bows, and another furnished with rockets. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 Well, then, said he, since all battles should bear the name of the fortress nearest to the spot where they were fought, this battle shall from henceforth bear the ever durable name of Agincourt.” King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre You do not seem to know that May's affections are engaged,—that she has given her heart to that young college man who was here long ago as Agincourt's tutor. One Of Them Other men might come alive out of the fight of Agincourt, but Edward Duke of York would only leave it a corpse. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time If it had encountered unexpected rebuffs on the fields of Crécy, Poitiers and Agincourt, the chivalry of France had been too successful in other engagements to lose courage and enthusiasm. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Vol. 1 At Agincourt in 1415 he commanded the vanguard of the French army, and was taken prisoner. The Book-Hunter at Home In Henry the Fifth’s time Sir Thomas was warden of Dover Castle, and at the battle of Agincourt, was commander of the Archers. King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre Leave all that to Agincourt," said Heathcote; "he'll explain to his guardian that you were for several sessions a distinguished member of the House—" "'T was I that brought 'crowing' in. One Of Them In another second the victory of Agincourt would have been turned into a defeat, and probably a panic. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time It was such an army as that which lost Agincourt, and a fate not very different was prepared for it. The Reign of Mary Tudor "God is asleep," the Queen said; "and while He nods, the Butcher of Agincourt has stolen our good city of Rouen." Chivalry The banner of the Oriflamme is said to have been unfurled by the French for the last time at Agincourt. King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre Agincourt repressed the smile that was fast gathering on his lips, and, in a grave and quiet voice, said, "And why?" One Of Them Know ye not Agincourt, Where English slew and hurt All their French foemen? English Songs and Ballads Mr. Russell Smith announces a series of Critical and Historical Tracts on the subject of, I. Agincourt; II. Notes and Queries, Number 34, June 22, 1850 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc The consequences of "the Battle" were indeed immense, far more important than those of Agincourt or Austerlitz: a whole nation was transformed and became a new one. A Literary History of the English People From the Origins to the Renaissance The battle of Agincourt was fought upon the 25th of October, 1415, St. Crispin’s day. King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre It came from the Horse Guards, sent by some private friend of Agincourt' s, and was in these words: "The row is over, no more drafts for India, do not go." One Of Them Know ye not Agincourt, Never to be forgot, Or known to no men? English Songs and Ballads In the early part of his reign Henry invaded France and achieved a series of brilliant successes, including the famous victory at Agincourt. Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries Here is only a bare and headless effigy to recall the victor of Agincourt, and a dilapidated helmet, saddle, and shield, on the bar above, all of which were carried at Henry's funeral. Westminster Abbey On the 21st October, 1422, seven years after the battle of Agincourt, Charles VI. ended his unhappy life at the age of 55, having reigned 42 years. King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre "Yes, yes, I 'll book it; don't be afraid," said Agincourt, laughing; and the late member for Inch retired, fully satisfied. One Of Them Never since the fatal day of Agincourt had the French suffered a more disastrous defeat. The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham All classes united to make the reception of the hero of Agincourt and his beautiful bride a most magnificent one. Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries As soon as she was fairly past the word Agincourt flashed from her stern in golden letters so large that they could be easily read without the aid of a telescope. The Pirate Island A Story of the South Pacific The French were about a quarter of a mile from them at Agincourt and Ruisseauville, and both armies proceeded to light their fires, and to make the usual arrangements for a bivouack. King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre "Scarcely, I think," said Agincourt "The marriage would give her station and place at once, if she wants them." One Of Them Nearly a hundred years before, a king of Bohemia, with a large retinue, was present on the French side at the battle of Crécy, and Ziska himself fought at Agincourt. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 17, No. 100, February, 1866 He reminds me a little of Henry V. before the battle of Agincourt. South American Fights and Fighters And Other Tales of Adventure But in the collision the English grew equally corporate; and a true patriotic applause probably hailed the victories of Crecy and Poitiers, as it certainly hailed the later victory of Agincourt. A Short History of England Charles Duke of Orleans was wounded and taken prisoner at Agincourt. King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre O'Shea's face, as he said this, was so absurdly droll that Agincourt laughed aloud. One Of Them The Holy League Dreams of new Cr�cys and Agincourts roused the ardour of the young king; and the campaign of 1512 opened with his avowal of the old claims on his "heritage of France." History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 When Henry V. gained his great victory at Agincourt, he placed his French prisoners here. Young Americans Abroad Vacation in Europe: Travels in England, France, Holland, Belgium, Prussia and Switzerland And the English tradition that followed after Agincourt was continuous also. A Short History of England The characters introduced in the play who really were at Agincourt, are the Dukes of Gloucester and York, and Sir Thomas Erpingham. King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre As he alighted at the hotel, he saw Agincourt standing at a window, and evidently laughing at the dripping, mud-stained appearance he presented. One Of Them Conquest of Normandy The immediate result of the battle of Agincourt was small, for the English army was too exhausted for pursuit, and it made its way to Calais only to return to England. History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 Here, too, was Henry V., the hero of Agincourt, Richard II. and queen. Young Americans Abroad Vacation in Europe: Travels in England, France, Holland, Belgium, Prussia and Switzerland There were a thousand Harries in the army at Agincourt, and not one. A Short History of England This prediction is not verified; the feast of Crispin passes by without any mention of Agincourt. King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre Now, Agincourt was a fine, true-hearted, generous young fellow,—manly and straightforward,—but he had imbibed his share of this tendency. One Of Them His father fell at the siege of Harfleur; his brother had been slain at Agincourt; William himself had served and been taken prisoner in the war with France. History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 I looked hard for Agincourt and Cressy; to say nothing of later conflicts, but they were not to be seen. Young Americans Abroad Vacation in Europe: Travels in England, France, Holland, Belgium, Prussia and Switzerland That battle of Agincourt strikes me as one of the most perfect 342things, in its sort, we anywhere have of Shakspeare’s. Sartor Resartus, and On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History Then call we this—the field of Agincourt, Fought on the day of Crispin Crispianus. King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre "I wanted Charley to try his chance," said Agincourt, evading the question; "but he is spooney on his cousin May, I fancy, and has no mind to do a prudent thing." One Of Them Agincourt In the summer of 1415 the king prepared to sail from Southampton, when a plot reminded him of the insecurity of his throne. History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 We have no doubt of Captain Gamme's gallant bearing at Agincourt; but Raleigh refers to nothing beyond his report of the numbers of the enemy.—Raleigh, book v. sect. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth The next day was fought the battle of Minden, as glorious to the English, as those of Cressy and Agincourt had been to their ancestors. A Museum for Young Gentlemen and Ladies Or, a Private Tutor for Little Masters and Misses Fabian describes the archer’s dress at the battle of Agincourt. King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre Lord Agincourt came daily to ask after them, but could see no one. One Of Them There be of British arms and deeds, Who sing in noble strain, Of Poictiers' field, and Agincourt, And Cressy's bloody plain. The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II Sir Walter Raleigh has an eulogium upon his bravery and exploits on the field of Agincourt, in which he compares him to Hannibal. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth You taught us that at Cressy and Agincourt; but we have been slow to learn the lesson, which was brought home to you in your battles with the Scots, and in your own civil struggles. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS The Constable, Charles D’Albret, commanded the French army at the Battle of Agincourt, and was slain on the field. King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre "And to be so jolly with all that on her mind!" exclaimed Agincourt. One Of Them On quitting England, we embarked from the very strand where Henry V. embarked for the fruitless field of Agincourt. Recollections of Europe By Sir H. Ellis, it is attributed, though not correctly, to a Chaplain of Henry V; a small portion only having been the work of that eye-witness of the field of Agincourt. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth Agincourt taught that lesson to our nobles, though it has been forgotten by most of them. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS The author tells us himself, that he was present at Agincourt, and “sat on horseback with the other priests, among the baggage, in the rear of the battle.” King Henry the Fifth Arranged for Representation at the Princess's Theatre "Oh, it is here you are!" said Agincourt, entering; "and Charley and I have been just speculating whether you might not have been expiating some of your transgressions in an Austrian jail." One Of Them The English armies fighting at Falkirk and Bannockburn and Halidon were straightway—they or their successors—in France fighting at Crécy and Poitiers and Agincourt. Standard Selections A Collection and Adaptation of Superior Productions From Best Authors For Use in Class Room and on the Platform In the meanwhile, the French princes and nobles who had been taken prisoners at Agincourt were anxiously negociating for their release. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth The issue was the most unfortunate for France since the fatal day of Agincourt. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 10 Under its lee, in a bay which 26 Nelson christened ‘Agincourt Sound,’ the British fleet lay for months before the battle of the Nile, watching for the French squadron sheltered behind the guns of Toulon. Itinerary through Corsica by its Rail, Carriage & Forest Roads "I don't perceive that it's very complimentary to myself, either," said Agincourt, struggling to keep down a laugh. One Of Them Harfleur, at the mouth of the Seine, had been Henry's base for the Agincourt campaign. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas Many of the French princes taken at Agincourt remained prisoners in England for many years. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth The issue was the most unfortunate for France since the fatal day of Agincourt. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 10 I will never disavow Henry V on the plains of Agincourt; never Oliver Cromwell on the fields of Marston Moor and Naseby; never Sarsfield on the banks of the Boyne. The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government He's right, at all events," said Agincourt, laughing at the other's face; "he's right as regards me. One Of Them In 1415 he won a great battle at Agincourt, a place, like Cressy, within a day's march of his ships in the Channel. Flag and Fleet How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas The following are the genuine words of one who accompanied Henry from his native shores to France, was with him at the battle of Agincourt, and returned with him in safety to England. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth Not far from Nesle, Henry V of England crossed the Somme and won the Battle of Agincourt. Everyman's Land Joy in the city at the news of the battle of Agincourt, Oct., London and the Kingdom - Volume I "That all depends upon the state of the money-market," said Agincourt, with a look of profoundest meaning. One Of Them If the Ministry had given the Major his head, so to speak, Agincourt at least might have been repeated. The Mayor of Troy Footnote 72: The following paragraphs are almost literally extracted from Sir Harris Nicolas's "Battle of Agincourt." Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth Sir Thomas Erpingham was at Agincourt in 1415, and Shakespeare, in Act iv. of Henry V., remarks of him that he was "a knight grown grey with age and honour." Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Norwich A Description of Its Fabric and A Brief History of the Episcopal See During the next eighteen months succeeding the battle of Agincourt, Henry devoted himself to making preparations at home for renewing active military operations. London and the Kingdom - Volume I There was now a pause of several minutes; O'Shea waiting to see how his bait had taken, and Agincourt revolving in his mind whether this was not the precise moment for opening his negotiation. One Of Them The woods which Earl Henry planted were cut down, the shield and trophies which Sir Edmund won at Agincourt were defaced, the family heirlooms were carried away, the precious manuscripts burnt, the state-furniture sold. The Loyalists, Vol. 1-3 An Historical Novel The writer was at the battle of Agincourt, stationed with the baggage, and with his clerical associates praying for God's mercy to spare themselves and their countrymen. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth Do you know that that rose tree was planted a hundred years ago by Thomas à Becket after the battle of Agincourt? Golden Stories A Selection of the Best Fiction by the Foremost Writers So glared he when at Agincourt in wrath he turned to bay, And crushed and torn beneath his claws the princely hunters lay. Lyra Heroica A Book of Verse for Boys He sat on at the breakfast-table, not eating, or indeed well conscious where he was, when the door was hastily thrown open, and Agincourt entered. One Of Them I've seen King Harry's helmet in the Abbey hanging high— The one he wore At Agincourt; But braver to my eye That city toff Too keen to doff His stove-pipe—bless him—why? The Silk-Hat Soldier And Other Poems in War Time Footnote 118: A very curious turn has been given inadvertently to this circumstance by the translation of the ecclesiastic's sentence, and the comment upon it, now found in the Appendix to the "Battle of Agincourt." Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth "Look at Agincourt, m'lad, and remember what arrows did to the French knights in armor." The Time Traders At first all seemed going well; the victory of the Alma was won on September 20, 1854, and that of Balaclava on October 25, the anniversary of Agincourt. The Red Book of Heroes More than once did Agincourt make some remark, or ask some question. One Of Them A boy of twenty-four, well-horsed, much more of a soldier than he later seemed, he charged, leading the centre of the three tall troops at Agincourt. Avril Being Essays on the Poetry of the French Renaissance Footnote 22: In the summer after the battle of Agincourt the King "takes into his especial care William of Agincourt, the prisoner of his very dear cousin Edmund Earl of March." Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth In a great outburst on the night before Agincourt, Henry V.—the only king whom Shakespeare seems thoroughly to admire—openly describes the inevitable confusion between fact and fiction which infects the conditions of royalty. Shakespeare and the Modern Stage with Other Essays That the change of commander would be the greatest calamity that had befallen France since Agincourt was not foreseen. Lectures on Modern history O'Shea gave a nod, as though to say "Proceed;" but Agincourt said nothing. One Of Them Yours are Hampden's, Russell's glory, Sidney's matchless shade is yours, Martyrs in heroic story, Worth a hundred Agincourts! The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume II. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century Footnote 141: Of this gallant Welshman, the following account is taken from the Appendix of the "Battle of Agincourt." Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth Crecy and Agincourt had been the last meeting-places of the monarchs of these kingdoms, and death and ruin had followed their encounters. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The Battaile of Agincourt is a somewhat otiose expansion, with purple patches, of the Ballad; it is, nevertheless, Drayton's best lengthy piece on a historical theme. Minor Poems of Michael Drayton "It's a long-winded sort of epistle," said Agincourt, now determined to try his patience to the uttermost. One Of Them It could stir, too, at the call of patriotism, and send soldiers, as it did, to bite the heroic dust at Agincourt. Gifts of Genius A Miscellany of Prose and Poetry by American Authors Footnote 140: Hume, with his usual inaccuracy, asserts that the French army at Agincourt was headed as well by the Dauphin, as by all the other princes of the blood. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth In 1420 Henry V. had recently won the great victory of Agincourt, and France lay almost prostrate at his feet. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality There was no sugar in England when Cr�cy and Agincourt were fought, as Captain Bathurst told the House of Commons recently. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, May 30, 1917 "Ain't I right?" asked Agincourt, somewhat disconcerted by the look that was bent upon him. One Of Them These are the mighty ones we understand, and from whom, in a direct line of tradition, we understand Harry of Agincourt, Philip Sidney and our Nelson.' On the Art of Writing Lectures delivered in the University of Cambridge 1913-1914 William Gwyn of Llanstephan, was in the army of the enemy on the field of Agincourt, and his corpse was found among the slain. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth Agincourt was still to come, the three being the most notable instances in history of the triumph of a handful of men well led over a great but feebly-handled host. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Drayton’s Song of Agincourt is imperishable, but was composed nearly two centuries after the battle. Andrew Marvell "Well, sir, I hope I see you in good health," said he to Agincourt. One Of Them "Then," said he, "from henceforth this shall be known as the battle of Agincourt." The Leading Facts of English History The once invincible were now the vanquished, and the great names of Crecy, Poitiers, and Agincourt had lost their glamour. Joan of Arc It ended at Agincourt, "villanous gunpowder" sounding its requiem on that great field. Historical Tales, Vol. 4 (of 15) The Romance of Reality If the Maidstone takes the convoy, and, when Agincourt arrives, there is none for her or Thisbe, it puzzles me to know what orders to give them. The Life of Nelson, Volume 2 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain And as he spoke, he took Agincourt to one side and whispered eagerly in his ear. One Of Them It is said that of those thousands, that chivalric host, which was slaughtered at Agincourt, not one in twenty could write his name. A Short History of France In 1421 the Orleanists defied the victor of Agincourt: again they were in the agony of a desperate defence against their invaders, ready to sustain all the horrors of a siege. Joan of Arc The battle of Agincourt took place in his reign. McGuffey's Sixth Eclectic Reader His forebears had been outlaws with Robin Hood, skilful archers, and bowmen with Henry V at Agincourt, whose arrows never failed to find French marks. The Princess Pocahontas "But they know it all, my dear Colonel," broke in Agincourt. One Of Them It is almost with relief that we read of the slaughter of these knightly savages at Agincourt. A Short History of France For dearly he loved the old hall, with its sheltering sycamores and oaks,—oaks which had been young trees when the knights lying in Furness Abbey led the Grasmere bowmen at Crécy and Agincourt. The Squire of Sandal-Side A Pastoral Romance Hannibal employed it at the battle of Cannæ, the English at Crecy and Agincourt, and the Austrians at Essling, in 1809. Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. They acquired by their use of the bow a fame like that which the English archers obtained for the employment of the same weapon at Crecy and Agincourt. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. "There!—look there!—the whole question is decided already," said Agincourt, as he drew the other towards the window and pointed to the street below. One Of Them And I reckon now she isn't wanting any alliance with the remnants of Crecy and Agincourt. The Man from Home It was first printed from "oral communication," by Sir Harris Nicolas, who inserted two versions in the Appendix to his History of the Battle of Agincourt, 2d edition, 8vo. Notes and Queries, Number 65, January 25, 1851 In his own person he was the best rider, the best lance, and the best archer in England; and while a boy he was dreaming of fresh Agincourts, and even of fresh crusades. The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1 (of 3) That sword once felt the craven foe, Its hilt was black with gore, And many a mother's son did rue His might at Agincourt. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 "Wasn't that Inch-o'-brogue I heard talking to you?" asked Agincourt. One Of Them Do you want to sell your "Battle of Agincourt?" If Only etc. They thought, as English Harry did at Agincourt, that "Old men forget: yet all shall be forgot, but they'll remember with advantages what feats they did that day." Washington's Birthday You can see the armour of the Black Prince over his tomb at Canterbury, and at Westminster the shield of Henry V that probably did its duty at Agincourt. Vanishing England Turn to your English History, and you shall probably look in vain in it for any reference to the Battle of Patay; you shall certainly find Agincourt noised and trumpted ad lib. The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 "I was off for a day's hunting down in Leicestershire," said Agincourt. One Of Them Edward camped on the field of Agincourt, where perhaps he dreamed of his ancestor's success, but no fresh blaze of old English glory illumined his path. Charles the Bold Last Duke of Burgundy, 1433-1477 Perhaps he was with Henry V at Agincourt, and thenceforward, till the king's death in 1422, saw more of France than of England. Stories of the Border Marches These were the times when, at the battles of Cressy, Poictiers, and Agincourt, the French chivalry was completely destroyed by the bowmen of England. Bracebridge Hall But what made trumpery Agincourt was only the fierce will of a cruel, ambitious fighting king; and what flowed from it was a few decades of war and misery. The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 "Well," said Agincourt, after a pause, "I 'm just in the sort of humor this morning to do an extravagant thing, or a silly one." One Of Them They protected Henry the Fifth from death, at Agincourt, and received that death themselves. An History of Birmingham (1783) Sometimes he takes a fancy to an obsolete or out-of-the-way stanza; one of his longest and best poems, The Skeleton in Armor, is exactly in the measure of Drayton's fine ballad on Agincourt. International Weekly Miscellany - Volume 1, No. 6, August 5, 1850 Even the killing of prisoners is an Agincourt tradition. New York Times, Current History, Vol 1, Issue 1 From the Beginning to March, 1915 With Index If several writers may be believed, such an arrangement gave the victory to the English on the famous days of Crécy and Agincourt. The Art of War Agincourt has just confessed himself in the frame of mind to be 'done.' One Of Them These were the times when, at the battles of Cressy, Poietiers, and Agincourt, the French chivalry was completely destroyed by the bowmen of England. Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists He remembered the fight at Agincourt, and the wound received there, the captivity and weary waiting for release. A Heroine of France What are Agincourt and Waterloo in the presence of such sweetness? The Bed-Book of Happiness Henry V wore it in his helmet at Agincourt. Authorised Guide to the Tower of London "Look here, Agincourt," said Charley, passing his arm inside the other's, and leading him up and down the room. One Of Them Among the charades, five in number, "Sir Harry, he charged at Agincourt", is not to be found. Notes and Queries, Number 45, September 7, 1850 This had happened to him at Agincourt, and only lately had he been released. A Heroine of France Crecy, Poitiers, and Agincourt avenged Hastings; the siege of Rouen under Henry the Fifth was a strange Nemesis. The Rival Heirs; being the Third and Last Chronicle of Aescendune The Duke of Orleans, taken at Agincourt, was lodged by Henry V in the White Tower. Authorised Guide to the Tower of London Agincourt nodded, and seated himself at the table, in quiet contemplation of the O'Shea's performance. One Of Them Another ancestor, Sir Piers Legh, fell fighting at the battle of Agincourt. Rides on Railways Since the victory of Agincourt, none have ever been able to see English soldiers drawn up in battle array without feeling their blood turn to water, and their knees quake under them. A Heroine of France The helmet and war-saddle of Henry V., worn at Agincourt, and now suspended above his tomb, are memorable objects, but more for Shakspeare's sake than the victor's own. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 67, May, 1863 What did Henry the Fifth say on the eve of Agincourt,—"For he to-day who sheds his blood with me shall be my brother"? The New North "Agincourt!—is this you?" said Heathcote, blushing deeply as he spoke. One Of Them Battle of Agincourt on the 25th—an awful example to habitual drunkards. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, January 3, 1891 Agincourt`, a small village in Pas-de-Calais, where Henry V. in a bloody battle defeated the French, Oct. The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge Bobby was the sort of person who would thoroughly have enjoyed the Battle of Agincourt. All in It : K(1) Carries On A Continuation of the First Hundred Thousand In that case there was, somewhere, a poet capable of anticipating the particular cadences of Sirena and Agincourt, and that poet is more likely to have been Drayton than another. Pastoral Poetry and Pastoral Drama A Literary Inquiry, with Special Reference to the Pre-Restoration Stage in England At Agincourt the circumstances were very different, but quite as fatal to the French. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 55, May, 1862 That battle of Agincourt strikes me as one of the most perfect things, in its sort, we anywhere have of Shakespeare's. English Prose A Series of Related Essays for the Discussion and Practice Henry V., after the battle of Agincourt, had returned to London, and had left his army to repose and reorganize after its sufferings and its losses. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3 Fancy if we had to announce to strangers that Tom's ancestor carried the standard at Agincourt and Octavia's and mine came over with the Conqueror! Elizabeth Visits America We are agitated in reading the history of Henry the fifth, yet no man takes his book for the field of Agincourt. The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 05 Miscellaneous Pieces Agincourt was fought on St. Crispin's day, and a precious strapping the French got. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 09, No. 55, May, 1862 “God is asleep,” the Queen said; “and while He nods, the Butcher of Agincourt has stolen our good city of Rouen.” Chivalry He was taken prisoner at the battle of Agincourt, and remained in England twenty-five years, and called his mistress his Valentine. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 19, No. 539, March 24, 1832 Among them were English lords and French princes with titles that dated from Agincourt to Waterloo, where their ancestors had met as enemies. With the Allies He saw nothing in a European crisis except a war with France; and nothing in a war with France except a repetition of the rather fruitless glories of Agincourt and Malplaquet. The Crimes of England The new title was given about the time of Agincourt when the battle cry—"St. George "—had made the saint popular. Wanderings in Wessex An Exploration of the Southern Realm from Itchen to Otter Flodden and Bannockburn were household words, as potent as Agincourt and Cressy. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 48, October, 1861 The description of the night before Agincourt was rejected because there were men in it; and the description of Dover Cliff because the boats and the crows "impede yon fall." Samuel Johnson Mr Lightwood murmured 'Vigorous Saxon spirit—Mrs Boffin's ancestors—bowmen—Agincourt and Cressy.' Our Mutual Friend When you see the old Squire standing at the entrance to the Manor House, you may see the hags of Cressy and Agincourt, of Marston and Worcester behind him. The Man Between, an International Romance Again seventy years later there was another great sallying forth to the field of Agincourt, nearly frustrated by the machinations of Richard, Earl of Cambridge. Wanderings in Wessex An Exploration of the Southern Realm from Itchen to Otter Though kings may boast and knights cavort, We broke the spears at Agincourt. The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies Our English historians have made it Agincourt; but, under that name, it will ever be famous in English annals. A Child's History of England It had belonged since long before Agincourt to the noble house of the D'Eaucourts, now represented by an ancient Marquise who dwelt at Biarritz. Mr. Standfast The same arrowheads were found equally efficient against French armour on the fields of Crecy and Agincourt. Industrial Biography, Iron Workers and Tool Makers Charles, Duke of Orleans, who was taken prisoner at the battle of Agincourt in 1415, and detained in England twenty-five years, was the author of the earliest known written valentines. Good Stories for Holidays His son Charles became constable of France, and was killed at the battle of Agincourt in 1415. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 The man of Marengo was wiping out Agincourt. Les Misérables And falling thus, he wants no recompense, Who found his battle in the last resort; Nor needs he any hearse to bear him hence, Who goes to join the men of Agincourt. Georgian Poetry 1916-17 Edited by Sir Edward Howard Marsh But the victor of Agincourt, like all the sovereigns of his line, died young, comparatively speaking, and left his dominions to a child who was not a year old, the ill-fated Henry VI. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 57, July, 1862 But at Vincennes, men say, the butcher of Agincourt is dying. The Line of Love Dizain des Mariages We may take the little railway from Hesdin to Abbeville, traversing the forest of Crécy, and drive across the cornfields to Agincourt. In the Heart of the Vosges And Other Sketches by a "Devious Traveller" Agincourt proved more disastrous to England than to France. Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe And falling thus he wants no recompense, Who found his battle in the last resort; Nor needs he any hearse to bear him hence, Who goes to join the men of Agincourt. A Treasury of War Poetry British and American Poems of the World War 1914-1917 The name of Tancarville had found a place among the great families of England before the last of the members of this distinguished French name lost his life at the battle of Agincourt. Normandy, Illustrated, Part 1 Observe, I play with you like a child,—as I played with your tall King at Agincourt when I cut away the coronet from his helmet. The Line of Love Dizain des Mariages Its 7000 and odd souls were soon to have their museum, the nucleus being a splendid set of tapestries representing the battle of Agincourt, in loveliest shades of subdued blue and grey. In the Heart of the Vosges And Other Sketches by a "Devious Traveller" The son had an equal share with the parent in Agincourt and Magna Charta. Ten Great Events in History For it was none other than the field of Agincourt that was subjected to this philosophic inquiry. The Philosophy of the Plays of Shakspere Unfolded No, madam, we remember with advantages, as Shakspeare's Harry promised his soldiers they should do if they survived Agincourt and that day of St. Crispin. The Virginians The helmet and war-saddle of Henry V., worn at Agincourt, and now suspended above his tomb, are memorable objects, but more for Shakespeare's sake than the victor's own. Our Old Home A Series of English Sketches A Series of English Sketches In all the mediæval achievements of England, in peace and war—in her cathedrals, her castles, her universities, in Cressy, Poictiers, and Agincourt—Americans may without paradox claim their ancestral part. America To-day, Observations and Reflections One may as well say that Agincourt, in Henry V., is "too Homeric for Shakespeare." Homer and His Age Coningsby had once met Mr. Rigby, who was walking with the Duke of Agincourt, which was probably the reason he could not notice a lawyer. Coningsby When he comes to Agincourt he will leave his readers as ignorant as himself upon the boundaries, numbers and power of the Burgundian faction. First and Last Since the days of Agincourt the English army had never gained any brilliant successes abroad, and there was consequently none of that national pride which now exists in its bravery and glorious history. The Bravest of the Brave — or, with Peterborough in Spain His friend, Captain Kent, then of the Agincourt, advised him to abandon the work. The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders In this American War, the mêlées of Agincourt are said to have reappeared, which merely means a mêlée of fugitives. Battle Studies The last sentence was said with such courtesy that nothing remained save to thank the speaker from whose serious mouth it issued, though he was a descendant of the conquerors of Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt. The Companions of Jehu The constable fell back from St. Pol and took up his post between the villages of Ruissanville and Agincourt, where, having received all the reinforcements he expected, he determined to give battle. At Agincourt He was afterwards, when in command of the Agincourt, tried for "disaffection, cowardice, disobedience to signals, and not having done his duty in rendering all assistance possible." The Life of Captain James Cook Why were Crecy, Poitiers, Agincourt—not to mention other combats—fought, not on English, but on continental soil? Sea-Power and Other Studies At Agincourt and Crecy, we struck very little, but were struck a lot. Battle Studies Drayton's Ballad of Agincourt and Sonnet 61 are his best lyrical verse. Halleck's New English Literature There was scarcely a noble of the king's party who had not consulted me, and since Agincourt the Duke of Aquitaine and many others took no step whatever without coming to me. At Agincourt The battle of Agincourt was fought in 1415, and five years later, by the Treaty of Troyes, France acknowledged his right to all his outrageous demands. English Literature Its History and Its Significance for the Life of the English Speaking World He led all the nobles of the province to take part in the quarrels of France; and he suffered the penalty of his rashness in meeting his death in the battle of Agincourt. Holland The History of the Netherlands This mess-jacket was very near to my heart, and I jolly well intended to fight for it with all the vim of grand old Sieur de Wooster at the Battle of Agincourt. Right Ho, Jeeves This Inn was certainly in existence in his time, and there in 1415 King Henry V. was entertained on his return from Agincourt by the Squire of Milton. England of My Heart : Spring The fief of Penshurst is a sign of our royal approval of your bravery at Harfleur, the two manors are the debt we owe you for your service at Agincourt. At Agincourt Again, as the war was participated in by all classes alike, the great victories of Crécy, Poitiers, and Agincourt roused a national pride, which led to a closer union between the different elements of society. General History for Colleges and High Schools |
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