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Of English Wars - Two Classic Works of Historical Faction-With the King at Oxford (English Civil War) & the Chantry Priest of Barnet (Th (Hardcover)
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Of English Wars - Two Classic Works of Historical Faction-With the King at Oxford (English Civil War) & the Chantry Priest of Barnet (Th (Hardcover)
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Classic accounts of the great English wars of the 15th and 17th
centuries
The author of the two books in this unique Leonaur edition was an
undisputed expert in the literary craft of 'historical faction.'
This genre concerns real incidents where the principal
character-often the narrator-views, participates in and describes
the events of his world. It is difficult to do entirely
successfully, for more than just a dry knowledge of history is
required. Language, social attitudes and the understanding of the
minutia of everyday life must be accurate. At its best, as with
Erckmann-Chatrian's highly regarded descriptions of the Battle of
Waterloo, this form of writing can provide unparalleled historical
information and atmosphere. In this book, William Church
successfully persuades the reader to accept the authenticity of his
characters voice. He concentrates on two of the most significant
wars to be fought on British soil, the War of the Roses,1455-85,
and the English Civil War, 1642-51. Church's narrative leans
heavily on observation rather than conventional fictional plotting,
something that is all but absent in these pages, and he provides us
with excellent and evocative descriptions of life on military
campaign and riveting portrayals of the battles of Bloreheath,
Barnet, Flodden, Copredy Bridge and Naseby.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each
title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our
hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their
spines and fabric head and tail bands.
General
Imprint: |
Leonaur Ltd
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2013 |
First published: |
July 2013 |
Authors: |
Alfred J. Church
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Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
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Pages: |
320 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-78282-140-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Historical fiction
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LSN: |
1-78282-140-6 |
Barcode: |
9781782821403 |
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