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Dan Jones is a historian, television presenter, and author. Though many English kings throughout history have left a lasting impact, Henry V is considered potentially the greatest ever, even though he only ruled for 9 years. So, what made him such an important figure and why has his legacy endured for over 600 years? Expect to learn why King Henry V made such an impact on history, how he rose to power and what he managed to accomplish during his reign, why he was so impressive as a leader, what has happened to Henry’s legacy in the 600 years since he died, why he became so controversial recently and much more... - 00:00 Why Write a Book About Henry V? 05:42 Why Henry V Was an Unlikely King 10:47 Henry V’s First Major Achievement 13:40 Surviving an Arrow Through the Skull 22:19 Seeing The World Through Legendary Individuals 30:22 Impact of the Little Ice Age 33:09 How Henry V Became King 41:59 Was the King Expected to Be a Great Warrior? 45:17 Daily Routine
