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In the Steps of the Black Prince
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Introduction
Origins
Advance to Contact - Bordeaux to Arouille, 5 to 11 October 1355
Armagnac - Arouille to Mirande, 12 to 22 October 1355
Toulouse - Mirande to Montgiscard, 23 to 29 October 1355
Carcassone - Mongiscard to Canet, 29 October to 7 November 1355
Turning for Home - Canet to Pennautier, 8 to 14 November 1355
Re-crossing the Garonne - Pennautier to Carbonne, 15 to 18 November 1355
Home for Christmas - Carbonne to La Réole, 19 November to 2 December 1355
Consolidation and Preparation - 2 December 1355 to 4 August 1356
Advance to the Vienne - La Réole to Manot, 6 July to 14 August 1356
Romorantin - Manot to Romorantin, 14 August to 5 September 1356
Manoeuvre - Romorantin to Poitiers, 5 to 17 September 1356
Battle Joined - A Close Run Thing - Nouaillé-Maupertuis, 18 and 19 September 1356
The Return to Bordeaux - Nouaillé-Maupertuis to Bordeaux, 20 September to 2 October 1356
Aftermath
Appendix 1 - Summary Itinerary for Prince's Division 1355
Appendix 2 - Summary Itinerary for Prince's Division 1356
Bibliography

About the Author

Peter Hoskins is a former RAF pilot who writes, lectures and gives battlefield tours. His highly praised previous books In the Steps of the Black Prince: The Road to Poitiers, 1355-1356, Agincourt 1415 and Crecy 1346 have established his reputation as an authority on the Hundred Years War.

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Not only does Hoskins give us a very readable and enjoyable book, but also greater practical insights than any writer sitting either in the archives or at a computer could ever hope to.
*HISTORY*

A fascinating study which enhances our understanding of the way chevauchées unfolded as well as impressing us even further with the qualities of the Black Prince and the resilience of his men. [...] It stands as a new and imaginative approach to the subject.
*H-FRANCE REVIEW*

This impressive study is based on Hoskins' personal knowledge of the landscape and local history, combined with the use of the chronicles and modern historical viewpoints. The author points out the difficult terrain and issues with logistical matters that impacted the expeditions. The work includes numerous photographs and maps indicating the path of the chevauchées. It is a fine addition to the literature on the Edwardian War.
*INTERNATIONAL HISTORY*

Well written and gives a lot of information. [...] All the essential information is there and the reader will gain insight into how the battle [of Poitiers] took place.
*MEDIEVAL WARFARE*

Hoskins' book is a valuable and insightful contribution to our knowledge of the road to Poitiers and the strategy of the medieval English chevauchée. His firsthand experience of the terrain, his understanding of tactics and strategy, and his careful use of the extant sources inform every page of the book, making In the Steps of the Black Prince a must for an historian of the Hundred Years War.
*DE RE MILITARI*

Another first-rate Boydell title. [...] I can think of few accounts of medieval warfare which read as well as this one.
*LONE WARRIOR*

Hoskins' book is the product of a fascinating exercise and the author's approach can be of considerable value when dealing with differences between sources.
*THE MEDIEVAL REVIEW*

Aided by fine maps this is a solid reconstruction of medieval warfare.
*CONNEXION*

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