In the 2007 graphic novel Crecy (written by Warren Ellis and illustrated by Raulo Caceres), an English longbowman named William of Stonham narrates to the reader the Battle of Crecy as he prepares and fights it. He tells the reader historical details and facts surrounding the battle, as if the reader were there with him. William explains political and military history surrounding the Hundred Years' War as the reader follows him from his marches across French lands to the final showdown at Crecy. He assumes that the reader has little knowledge of the time period and explains the situation so anyone can read the graphic novel. It is an excellent history lesson wrapped up in an entertaining comic book format. This is an excerpt as William checks his arrows the day before the battle, explaining their different purposes.
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