King Henry V saw his reign and military efforts in France as a holy crusade to reclaim the French throne for his ancestors.Almost everything he did was governed by a well-thought-out philosophy that united political power, religious devotion and military success.This book includes the most up-to-date research on Henry V's reign, with a focus on historiography.His role in English history, as well as his actions as a ruler and military commander, are discussed throughout the text.This approach demonstrates how historians interact with a complicated academic literature that oscillates between hero worship and vilification of Henry.In the end, Henry V is measured by the standards of his day and was unquestionably a successful warrior king.