Aug 03, 2017 robert hardy, the actor, who has died aged 91, could claim a fine record of television performances spanning more than 40 years, ranging from several portrayals of winston churchill to that of the. Robert hardy was one of our strongest supporters, and were very appreciative of all the work he has done for us. From before the domesday book, through anglosaxon england, medieval wales and ireland, the crusades, bannockburn and the wars of the roses, until the time of the tudors, this book takes us on a wideranging and fascinating journey through history. It could prove invaluable to those individuals already actively involved.
A social and military history by robert hardy 1993. This revised and expanded edition chronicles the history of the longbow from the earliest known example used 8000 years ago, through its coming of age at the battles of crecy, poitiers and agincourt, to its use as a hunting and sporting weapon, and its presentday status in britain. Loved robert hardy s book longbow, but this is the icing on the cake. Inspired by his portrayal of henry v in the play of the same name, hardy took to the longbow and later wrote the definitive book on its history. From this evidence, as from archaeological finds and medieval illustrations, robert hardy and matthew strickland have produced the definitive work on medieval military archery. A social and military history robert hardy with drama, vigor and enthusiasm, robert hardy chronicles the arrival of the longbow in britain and its gradual adoption as the most important weapon in the english military arsenal, and its coming of. Robert hardy, tudor longbow expert and mary rose trustee. Robert hardy at the longbow shop bow international. His influence on my life, however, preceded our meeting. Robert hardys contribution to modern scholarship of the longbow was. This excellent book gives a comprehensive history of the longbow. As well as describing the longbows colourful past in battles such as crecy, poitiers and agincourt, and in the robin hood legend. Edward vii, he found time to write the seminal book on. Robert hardy is famous throughout the world as an actor.
One of several images painted for readers digest promoting a series of herriots books. The longbow shop had the privilege of hosting a day with the legendary actor, author and longbow expert robert hardy cbe who enthralled over 100 guests, sharing his amazing experiences and. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. A social and military history hardcover 1977 by robert hardy author. The world is a poorer place without his sparkling spirit.
A social and military history by robert hardy hardcover excellent condition. I do wish i could pick up a digital copy of the book as well but i love having this in my collection. Also examined is the longbow as a sporting and hunting weapon, and its status in britain today. Aug 03, 2017 robert hardy, who has died aged 91, was one of the most instantly recognisable and authoritative actors of the past halfcentury on television, especially in the role of winston churchill whom. Longbow a social and military history robert hardy paperback 224minor wear, including corner bumps and light marks to cover. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. Robert hardy at the longbow shop posted on march 26, 2015 by nicola turner 1 comment v robert hardy, actor and longbow expert, will be giving a talk on the english longbow at the longbow shop to mark the 600th anniversary of the battle of agincourt. First published in 1976, robert hardys longbow, which has achieved an enviable reputation as a classic book on the subject, tells the story. Robert hardy describes the earliest known arrival of the longbow longbow. A social and military history by robert hardy 1992. His authoritative book longbow a social and military history, published in 1976 is. I met robert hardy, who died august 3, twice in the 1980s, at a mary rose conference, and later at the old royal armouries. Robert hardy describes the raising of the mary rose, the discovery of so many longbows on board and how those bows were tested. A social and military history by robert hardy goodreads.
Aside from acting, hardy was an acknowledged expert on the medieval english longbow and wrote two books on the subject. Timothy sydney robert hardy cbe fsa 29 october 1925 3 august 2017. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Aug 07, 2017 we were saddened to hear of robert hardys passing on august 3, 2017, at the age of 91. Jan 01, 1976 with drama, vigor and enthusiasm, robert hardy chronicles the arrival of the longbow in britain and its gradual adoption as the most important weapon in the english military arsenal, and its coming of age at the battles of crecy, poitiers and agincourt. He had a long, glorious life in historical costume tv and movies, and were very sorry to have not gotten around to featuring him in our man candy monday already. One of englands most successful and enduring character actors, with a prolific screen career on television and in films, robert hardy was acclaimed for his versatility and the depth of his performances. This book is a great reference to the history of the longbow. The best secondary source i have is robert hardy s longbow p. I had always had an interest in history, in literature and drama i was seduced by chaucer and shakespeare at school. An acknowledged expert on the longbow, he is a trustee of the royal armouries at hm tower of london, and of the mary rose trust. Robert hardy, actor and longbow expert, will be giving a talk on the english longbow at the longbow shop to mark the 600th anniversary of the battle of agincourt. Hardy is a wellknown character actor in england and an acknowledged expert on. Robert hardy, with 7 decades of acting roles including siegfried farnon on all creatures great and small, has died at the age of 91, august 3, 2017 b.
Here is a fully researched history of the longbow from its arliest beginnings to its presentday status. First published in 1976, robert hardys longbow, which has achieved an enviable reputation as a classic book on the subject, tells the story of this weapon throughout british history with drama, vigour and enthusiasm. He is a trustee of the royal armouries at hm tower of london and of the mary rose trust and is the author of the great warbow with matthew strickland. I was also very fortunate to acquire a copy of the book that adorns so many shelves in the homes of archers, the great war bow by hardy and strickland, signed by the great man himself. This third edition includes an additional chapter which examines the discovery of 7 longbows and over 3,500 arrows from the mary rose, henry viiis warship which sank in the solent in 1545. With drama, vigor and enthusiasm, robert hardy chronicles the arrival of the longbow in britain and its gradual adoption as the most important weapon in the english military arsenal, and its coming of age at the battles of crecy, poitiers and agincourt. Robert hardy would also have a crucial career in maritime archeology. Dame judie and the love scene that got much too amorous. Hardy is a wellknown character actor in england and an acknowledged expert on the longbow and its. To play henry v in the 1960s, hardy studied the longbow, becoming quite an expert, writing two books on the topic, and he later served as a consultant for great tudor warship, the mary rose. A social and military history robert hardy download. Timothy sydney robert hardy cbe fsa 29 october 1925 3 august 2017 was an english actor who had a long career in theatre, film and television. As well as a talk on the subject the actor, who says he has had a lifelong fascination with the longbow, will be signing copies of his book on the.
Robert hardy s longbow, which has achieved an enviable reputation as a classic book on the subject, tells the story of this weapon throughout british history with drama, vigor and enthusiasm. Very well written and illustrated, robert hardy is not only an actor of note but an excellent weaponry historian who provides an insightful history of this renown weapon. Queen elizabeth with actor sir robert hardy at a reception, april 4, 20. Away from acting, he is an acknowledged expert on archery. This is my third copy, the first two having been lent to. The first book in english about longbow archery was toxophilus by roger ascham, first published in london in 1545 and dedicated to king henry viii. A social and military history robert hardy with drama, vigor and enthusiasm, robert hardy chronicles the arrival of the longbow in britain and its gradual adoption as the most important weapon in the english military arsenal, and its coming of age at the battles of crecy, poitiers and agincourt.
But one role along the way led to a lifelong passion that inspired hardy to pen two books. A social and military history by robert hardy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I bought it way back in 1993, and in fact the first edition was published in 1976. A social and military history 2nd revised edition by hardy cbe, robert isbn. With drama, vigor and enthusiasm, robert hardy chronicles the arrival of the longbow in britain and its gradual adoption as the most in the english military arsenal, and its coming of at the battles of crecy, poitiers and agincourt. A painting of mr hardy holding a longbow, reflecting. First published in 1976, robert hardys longbow, which has achieved an enviable reputation as a classic book on the subject, tells the story of this weapon throughout. Robert hardy, the great longbow expert lone warrior blog.
As well as a talk on the subject the actor, who says he has had a lifelong fascination with the longbow, will be signing co. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Its sad that sir hardy will not be with us to share more of his amazing knowledge. I remember, he claimed when speaking to the audience on the second occasion, that he fell in love with the longbow when he played henry v in a bbc tv series. First published in 1976, robert hardy s longbow, which has achieved an enviable reputation as a classic book on the subject, tells the story of this weapon throughout british history with drama, vigour and enthusiasm. Longbow a social and military history by hardy robert. A social and military history book by robert hardy.
British actor and archery enthusiast robert hardy has penned a comprehensive book dealing with the history of the longbow anyone involved in the sport of. Robert hardy visited the longbow shop on may 2015 which is a date everyone will remember for a very long time to come and a high point for the uks largest traditional archery shop based in birkenhead. Download audiobooks narrated by robert hardy to your device. Robert hardy is famous for appearing in all creatures great and small and the harry potter films. With drama, vigor and enthusiasm, robert hardy chronicles the arrival of the. In short the author proves himself to be extremely knowledeable, passionate and willing to impart the information that he must have worked so diligently to obtain. He began his career as a classical actor and later earned widespread recognition for roles such as siegfried farnon in the bbc television series all creatures great and small, cornelius fudge in the harry potter film series and winston churchill in.
A social and military history by robert hardy alibris. A social and military history, 3 and with matthew strickland, and the great warbow. Not so widely known is his deep interest in archery and its history. The longbow shop had the privilege of hosting a day with the legendary actor, author and longbow expert robert hardy cbe who enthralled over 100 guests, sharing his amazing experiences and knowledge about longbows and the famous battles they were used in while keeping the enthusiastic crowd of people archers and nonarchers alike spellbound and hanging on every word. An acknowledged expert on the longbow, he was for eleven years a trustee of the royal armouries at hm tower of london, and is a consultant and trustee of the mary rose. The idea that there was a standard formation for english longbow armies was argued by alfred byrne in his influential work on the battles of the hundred years war, the crecy war. For a man whos keen to share the fact hes in his 90th year, robert hardy is still in marvellous shape. The best book on the subject, written with flair and panache. I think we have enough to place it as a first example in a sentencepara on prenorman. Although firearms supplanted bows in warfare, wooden or fibreglass laminated longbows continue to be used by traditional archers and some tribal societies for recreation and hunting. The great warbow is a vivid and exciting exploration of the bow and arrow as weapons of war. This view was challenged by jim bradbury in his book the medieval archer and more modern works are more ready to accept a variety of formations. Such detailed information about construction and use.
Robert hardy has 60 books on goodreads with 1214 ratings. As well as describing the longbow s colourful past in battles such as crecy, poitiers and agincourt, and in the robin hood legend. It permits old folks like me to relive the glory days of youth, when we used to make our own bows and arrows and set out to see to it that good triumphs over evil, whilst enjoying the illusion of. How they did affright the air at agincourt telegraph. A social and military history,3 and with matthew strickland, and the great warbow. Mar 26, 2015 robert hardy, actor and longbow expert, will be giving a talk on the english longbow at the longbow shop to mark the 600th anniversary of the battle of agincourt. British actor and archery enthusiast robert hardy has penned a comprehensive book dealing with the history of the longbow anyone involved in the sport of archery or hunting with a bow should consider getting a copy of hardys book. A painting of mr hardy holding a longbow, reflecting his. In 1972 i watched a bbc documentary called the history of the longbow written and presented by robert hardy. Remembering robert hardy i hear of sherlock everywhere.
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