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A review by celtic67
Essex Dogs by Dan Jones
4.0
I know Dan as a historian through his non-fiction books and documentaries, but this is his first foray into historical fiction. And what a debut it is. The writing and storyline are top notch and the language used is authentic to the times; which is not always the case with some historical fiction.
Dan Jones' debut novel is an impressive work of historical fiction set in the Hundred Years' War and, more particularly, during the Crecy Campaign. It bears all the hallmarks of the meticulous historical research we have come to expect from this author.
It is clear from the off we're in for a no holds barred and gritty novel that depicts the brutality of warfare in the period that it is set. The invasion of France by Edward 111 and his son the Black Prince in the furtherance of their claim to the French throne. They claim Phillipe the French King is an imposter and Edward is the rightful King. The narrative is well written and you can almost hear the clash of swords, the screams of horses and the groans of dying men as the two armies clash. In amongst this are the Essex Dogs and though they fight on the English their first allegiance is to each other. A band of brothers for the fourteenth century. A great addition to the field of Historical Fiction. Recommended.
Dan Jones' debut novel is an impressive work of historical fiction set in the Hundred Years' War and, more particularly, during the Crecy Campaign. It bears all the hallmarks of the meticulous historical research we have come to expect from this author.
It is clear from the off we're in for a no holds barred and gritty novel that depicts the brutality of warfare in the period that it is set. The invasion of France by Edward 111 and his son the Black Prince in the furtherance of their claim to the French throne. They claim Phillipe the French King is an imposter and Edward is the rightful King. The narrative is well written and you can almost hear the clash of swords, the screams of horses and the groans of dying men as the two armies clash. In amongst this are the Essex Dogs and though they fight on the English their first allegiance is to each other. A band of brothers for the fourteenth century. A great addition to the field of Historical Fiction. Recommended.