I have always enjoyed reading about the Black Prince, and this book was no exception. I felt that we were shorted in history, and this book just reaffirms that. I believe that we would have seen ever greater things from him had he lived longer.

History lovers will LOVE this book! It is full of rich detail, easy to read, and breathes life back into the Edward, or as we refer to him, the Black Prince, giving us more on his relationship with the French King. Absolute must read! With their advantages and disadvantages on the battlefield, tactics play into this book, and for those who enjoy military history and the maneuvering of armies, this book will keep you glued to your seat.

Great for those who have an interest in military history or the Hundred Years War specifically. How the war and sieges were done.

My degree is in history with a particular focus on the Black Prince,. I really enjoyed this book, it was well written, accessible and clearly researched. An excellent addition to my library, thank you.
I highly recommend this one.

I am not English or French. My lack of detailed education in the era and events Mr. Hoskins talks about means that I either have to look elsewhere for the information to complete each paragraph, or to stop reading. I found the book disorganized and full of awkward sentences too so I quit.

This was a delightful read. I loved how much information there was. The author was very thorough. I like that the book was easy to read and I was able to read it quickly. Since I did not know much about King Jean II and the Black Prince it was very informative.

If you're looking for a narrative non-fiction, the kind I usually prefer, this is probably not the book for you. The author is a military man and writes for a like-minded audience. I found his writing a little clunky, missing the smooth and engaging narration that I prefer in my histories. Having said that, however, the book is loaded with detail about these two commanders fighting against each other and the Hundred Years' War.
Hoskins starts off with background on Edward, the Black Prince, and King Jean II, a background that would be necessary to understand as he moves into the next half of the book in which he details the generalship and leadership of each commander, and compares the two. He leads into that part of the book with some discussion on Sun Tzu and broader leadership principles, which I found really interesting. This may not have been the right book for me, but for a reader of detailed military history, this might be a perfect fit.

I really enjoyed this book I have often wanted to know more about the black prince and I found this very well written.