Saint George for England by G. A. Henty (1832 - 1902)

A tale written for children in 1885.<br />It tells of a child of noble birth whose parents have fallen foul of the current royalty. He is placed in hiding and grows up with a bowyer and then apprenticed to an armourer just outside the gates of the City of London.<br />He becomes accomplished in arms and joins the campaign in France where we see the battles of Crecy and Poitiers through his eyes.<br />A tale of heroism and 14th century viciousness. Great fun. (summary by jimmowatt)