pickI've always loved Cornwell's battle scenes, and in this book, they really get center stage. The brutal reality of medieval warfare may even be a more important character than any of the named individuals. How armies were built up, how they travelled, what a siege and a battle looked, felt, and smelled like are described in detail, as is some of the aftermath.
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eeclayton ➡️ One could say that the characters are a bit clichéd, their stories somewhat predictable, and I won't argue with this. However, for me, the warfare aspects more than made up for a weaker plot. 1d
Ruthiella I think he really makes history come alive in his depictions of politics and battles. 1d
eeclayton @Ruthiella Absolutely! 1d
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