xvi, 485 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : 24 cm

Tells the equally remarkable, but largely forgotten, story of the dramatic years when England ruled France at the point of a sword. Henry V's second invasion of France in 1417 launched a campaign that would put the crown of France on an English head

Includes bibliographical references (pages 438-446) and index

Part One -- Establishing the Kingdom: Invasion -- Conquest -- Heir of France -- The English Kingdom of France -- Resistance -- A second Agincourt -- Part Two -- Jehanne D'Arc: The Pucelle -- The siege of Orleans -- A new King of France -- Capture -- Trial and execution -- Part Three -- War of Attrition: A year of disasters -- Recovery -- Disorder and defeat -- The Treaty of Arras -- The fall of Paris -- Part Four -- The Search for Peace: Defending Normandy -- Gains and losses -- Missed opportunities -- A last military effort -- Part Five -- The Truce of Tours: A truce and a marriage -- Concessions for peace -- The surrender of Maine -- The truce breaks down -- Reconquest

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