King Henry V
Gone Medieval
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The Dark Side of Henry V
The Battle of Agincourt in 1415 wove Henry V's legend into the fabric of British history. But to others, he has a darker side that eclipses any glimmer of glory. I thought this would be a good chance to look at both sides of Henry's reputation. No one is too dimensional, heroes are always flawed, and monsters are often not all they appear to be. While we try to add some depth to our understanding of Henry, we also have the chance to think about how we assess people and their actions from the distant past. Can we, should we, force modern sensibilities back across the centuries?
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