The Dogs were formerly led by “The Captain,” although he has disappeared for reasons unknown.

His debut work of fiction (historical, of course) is Essex Dogs, the story of an English mercenary group invading France in the fourteenth century. I enjoy his entertaining and well-researched history books ( The Templars ) and television programmes. “A new champion has entered the front line of historical fiction to stand shoulder to shoulder with Bernard Cornwell. Dan Jones‘s debut novel Essex Dogs is a full-throated charge onto the medieval battlefield, a rip-roaring adventure full of blood and guts, camaraderie and inventive curses, all based on a satisfying bedrock of historical research.I’ m a Dan Jones guy.

Searing.” -Kate Williams, author of The Pleasures of Men and Becoming Queen Victoria The battles that shaped Europe are seen from the point of view of the soldiers and the lives of ordinary people. “Visceral, thrilling, gripping, this is a wild ride into the hearts and minds of men fighting to the death-and each other. Few books manage to be as compelling on every level as Essex Dogs: it’s adventure, history, and heart.” -Dana Schwartz, author of Anatomy: A Love Story I’ve loved reading his history for years and now he’s proven to be just as adept at fiction. 'Swashbuckling, blood-spattered, awash with the sex, filth and violence of the Middle Ages, with a cast of unforgettable characters, written with irrepressible verve and historical accuracy, Dan Jones delivers a compelling novel that thrums with sword swinging energy.” -Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of Jerusalem It's a slaughterous, sweary, swaggering debut.' -The Daily Mail Meticulously researched and vibrantly told. 'Historian Jones's first foray into fiction is battle-bloody, brutal and perfectly pitched. 'A high-stakes, immersive war story. Highly recommended for fans of Bernard Cornwell or Ken Follett.' -Library Journal *starred review* It’s good to know these Dogs will howl again.' -Publishers Weekly *starred review* Brutal, graphic, and gory, the battle scenes viscerally hurl the reader into the heat of 14th-century combat. Vivid characterizations and a strain of black humor add to the pointed drama. 'Historian Jones makes his fiction debut with a rousing story of the Hundred Years War, the first in a projected trilogy. An enjoyable romp through the darkest of ages.” -Kirkus Reviews *starred review* “An impeccably researched ‘you are there’ novel with a real-time approach, Jones’ entertaining fiction debut moves episodically from encounter to life-threatening encounter.

medieval military history as a swashbuckling Hollywood movie.' -The New York Times Book Review “On the whole a violent and bloody affair.

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