I recently bought a copy of “1356” at Costco, and after reading it I wished I had discovered your works sooner.  I just finished reading “The Archer’s Tale” and in the Historical Note, you speculated on the reason for the skill of the English archer.  I can’t offer any documentation, but years ago I heard that the King of England outlawed all forms of sport and recreation for the common man except archery.  The only form of competition the average man could engage in was archery, and that is why they were so skilled.  I’m sure your knowledge and understanding of history is exponentially greater than mine, so maybe you can provide more information.

I am looking forward to reading “Agincourt”.  For me, Agincourt has always been just an echo of history without much meaning, but after reading the book I expect that I will have a better understanding of the battle in its historical context.  I appreciate that you avoid taking literary license with historical facts.

Bravo!
Craig Johnson