Publisher's Synopsis
""Cressey and Poictiers: The Story of the Black Prince's Page"" is a historical novel written by John George Edgar and published in 1907. The book tells the story of a young page named Hugh, who serves the famous English commander, the Black Prince, during the Hundred Years' War. The novel takes place during the battles of Cressey and Poictiers, two of the most significant battles of the war. Hugh witnesses the brutality of war firsthand and experiences the camaraderie and loyalty among soldiers. The book provides a vivid depiction of medieval warfare and society, as well as the political and military strategies of the time. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that also offers a glimpse into the life of a page during the Middle Ages.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.