Agincourt Carol
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The "Agincourt Carol" is an English folk song written some time in the early 15th century. It recounts the 1415 Battle of Agincourt, in which the English army led by Henry V of England defeated that o
Facsimile of the "Agincourt Carol" in the Trinity Carol Roll (Trinity MS O.3.58)
Facsimile of the Selden Carol Book version of the "Agincourt Carol" (15th century). Oxford, Bodleian Library, Manuscript Archives
Siege of Harfleur
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The siege of Harfleur was conducted by the English army of King Henry V in Normandy, France, during the Hundred Years' War. The defenders of Harfleur surrendered to the English on terms and were treat
Agincourt Carol
…myght of chyvalry Ther God for hym wrought mervelusly; Wherefore Englonde may call and cry Chorus Deo gratias! Deo gratias Anglia redde pro victoria! He sette sege, forsothe to say, To Harflu towne with ryal aray; That toune he wan and made afray That Fraunce shal rewe tyl domesday. Chorus Then went owre kynge…
The Siege of Harfleur by Thomas Grieve, 1859.