Battle of Agincourt Conquest of France", raising the popular prominence of particular events mentioned only in passing by the original chroniclers, such as the gift of tennis balls before the campaign. The most famous cultural depiction of the battle today is William Shakespeare's "Henry V", written in 1599. The play focuses on the pressures of kingship, the tensions between how a king should "appear" – chivalric, honest, and just – and how a king must sometimes "act" – Machiavellian and ruthless. Shakespeare illustrates these tensions by depicting Henry's decision to kill some of the French prisoners, whilst attempting to justify it and distance
Agincourt (1844 ship) at the Cape. Immigrant voyages: "Agincourt" also made numerous voyages carrying government-assisted or independent immigrants to Australia. Duncan Dunbar, the first owner, died in 1862/1863. William Henry Haynes then acquired "Agincourt". He first sailed her out of London, and then moved her homeport to Liverpool. In 1878 Spanish owners acquired "Agincourt". They continued to have her surveyed and registered in Britain, but did not provide information on masters or her trade. "Agincourt" was last listed in "Lloyd's Register" in 1886 with unchanged information since 1880. Citations References Agincourt (1844 ship) Agincourt was launched at Sunderland in 1844. She immediately transported