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Griff Hosker is a #1 bestselling UK author of over 180 historical novels, renowned for his sweeping, meticulously researched series that span from ancient Rome to World War II. With a global readership and an unmatched output, he is one of Britain's most enduring voices in historical fiction.
A former English teacher with over 35 years in education, he moved from leading a successful educational consultancy to writing full-time—returning to his lifelong passion for history and storytelling. Inspired by authors such as C.S. Forester, Simon Scarrow, Ben Kane, Alexander Kent, and Bernard Cornwell, he launched his career with The Sword of Cartimandua, a Roman series that laid the foundation for a vast and diverse historical canon.
His work explores major periods and conflicts: from Hadrian's Wall and Viking invasions to the Crusades, the Tudors, the Napoleonic Wars, and the American Civil War. Popular series include Dragonheart (Viking Age), The Anarchy Series, The Lord Edward's Archer Series (Edward I), and The Sir John Hawkwood Series.
Recent titles include series focused on the Royal Flying Corps in WWI, British Commandos in WWII, The East Indiaman Series, and English Mercenary, set during the Thirty Years' War.
A disciplined writer producing 5,000 words daily, he credits his readers for their insight and ongoing engagement. His work is published by Sword Books Ltd., with a growing Audible catalogue produced in partnership with W.F. Howes.
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Book 6 in the Struggle for a Crown series.
The last time an English King had come to France it had been led by the Black Prince. Now a new King, a throwback to those days contemplated retaking what he believed to be his birth right! King Henry Vth of England plans to do just that but disease and sickness robs him of half his army. Forced to flee north as his predecessor had done the English and Welsh army is surrounded on all sides and a host even greater than that which fought at Crécy awaits them. When St Crispin's Day dawns the beleaguered English are ready to die and prepared to fight to the last.
The incredible story of how a handful of men at arms and less than 5,000 archers defeated over 20,000 men at arms and 20,000 other warriors. The story of how a King won a crown!
Title : St Crispin's Day
EAN : 9798227156884
Publisher : Griff Hosker
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