One thing you can count on with Dan Jones books, and a reason I love them so much, is their readability. You truly feel like you’re having a conversation with him, and can feel his enthusiasm for the subject throughout every page. 

Henry V, potentially one of England’s most famous Kings thanks to Shakespeare, but also probably one of the most misrepresented Kings of medieval England. When you read of Henry V they will always focus on his deeds, particularly Agincourt, and Jones touches on this during his introduction. Thankfully, in his detailed but endlessly interesting manner, Jones covers the boy and his upbringing that will eventually become the man and King, Henry V. His years as a son of Lancaster and then Prince of Wales, defending his principality are key to understanding Henry, and how he came to be the stalwart King who was able to take on France. 

Dan Jones delivers a fresh perspective on Henry’s character and how decisions he made may have led to his ever famous victory at that little town in Normandy in 1415. 

I want to thank NetGalley, Head of Zeus and Dan Jones for the opportunity to read this as an ARC. The review is my own opinion and I have given this freely.