New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-29
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TOWLES HISTORY OF HENRY THE FIFTH.
TnE HISTORY OF HENRY THE FIFTH. BY GRoRsH
MAEEPEACH IovLH syo. PIP 40 u Appleton
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The point Of view from which the author of this
work approaches his subject is that OF the represen-
tatiye Of the ohivalry Of the fourteenth century.
Mr.. Tovle is alive TO the poetca associations
which clothe that period of English history with
the colors of romance and has reproduced It's bni-
liant scenes in the light Of susceptible and ardent
fancy. lie fingers over the institutions Of chiyalry
with fond admiration, and claims for their bcsi
features the sympathy Of modern communities. IL
his opinion, the permanent virtues of the system
cannot fail 10 command our respect It's coar'er
traits were refined in the progress OF ages It's codes
of honor were purified OF all that could corrupt the
heart, while It's spirit retained all that was noble
and graceful in its character. It's highest princi-
pcs are the best Inheritance which loft by the
middle ages 20 future generations, sndiorn bright
page in the history Of those dark and mourniui
times From his earliest youth Harry Of Monmouth,
the future sovereign of England whose career is
described in this volume, presents history re-
markable for its brilliancy and fascination. No
character has been invested by poetry and
tradition with more enticing charms. Shakespeare
could find no prince so worthy Of illustration by his
dramatic genius. The picture which he presents
for our contemplation is in the main, borne out by
the historians who lived during the events which
they narrate. Whatever discrepancies may be
found in their statements with regard 10 the con-
duct Of Henry during the lfetlmeof his father, they
all agree in ascIibing to him the most admirable
qualities as sovereign, after his accession to the
throne. In the three great Offices Of statesman,
general, and defender Of the church be exhibited
versatile and comprehensive ability, which IN SO
Young man was almost marvellous. HIS priVate
life was pure and devout. No stain upon his moral
character darkcns the record Of bis glory. He
amply merited the title of father Of his people lie
was more devoted 10 their prosperity than 10 any
personal interests OF his own.
His activity from infancy TO the day Of his death 10
aInos, nanfnl 10 contemplate. His mind was OF that
flexible quality which could pass nom one sutlecl 70
another with and alacrity. lie was wise enough
IN perceye what was possible and what was lrpossi.
HE He saw clearly his own destiny He understood
and avoided those which had involved preceding
Kings He felt himself TO be the soldier OF Gods hvor
To saw that he was ambitions Ia only 70 charge upon
him passiop from Which no person Of exalted station
was in that free. and which each couid ess JUSTLY
to himself without torture OF conscienoe n MN u,
his race he nearly satisfied Just before ms oca,n tne
highest Of his aspirations To his glory be II ssd thaI
he used victory 10 moderation, was nercul 10 MS enc
mies was magnanimous TO a conquered people, anu
brought TO people blessings out OF the OF
foreign subiug alton II be asserted without rear
OF contradiction that he was beyond all commanders
~ he middle ages humane and civilized in his conduct
NJ war Success failed to intoxicate him. young man
he accepted with serene e9uanimty anke slc'9,y anu
defeat He did not believe In bis right to the frenen
crown but he did believe that by possessing 1t no could
enhance the prosperity and glory OF the French people
They were torn BY factions bitter and relentless hat
spread abroad the land and every enorI
70 revive the national prosperity was choxed oJ ING
blood of fratricdal war. He would oring peace anu
union be would restore even justice be would reheve
The taxations of blood and money which were drnnng
ar resonrces and bring back the thrifty energy when
s me Inherent excellence Of the people THIS SO iar
ss NORMANDY was concerned he accomplished Al the
Tina o his death the naughty provinoias OF the north
I'D NO, oniy beer subdued his srms but also 70 the
nix;, snginsry which 1t was his immediate care 70
ss,ab,ab Hsd be ret BEN interrupted sy oestn; 90
~oaid have done a. much for oil Frances TOR no nsd
$500 oroceeded 10 the administration OF his civil
sno. yxSsn he was cut on He posssssed 2 gepius
R.s .nslvrc and he could pull down. pc
a ~ at nd The fertility Of bis inteueos enabled
Nm IN neroeivc the energy Of his win enabled nm 70
snset xhs. wH Immediately necessary TO tho res'ofs
j tion Of the civil status.
1 The battle of Agincourt, Of course, presents
tempting thsms for the authors power OF desonP-
sioa, sod III. following account Of s niels e''Qs'