to his edition of Thomas Elmham's Vita et Gesta Henrici V, describes, among the extant accounts of Henry V's actions in France, a work in manuscript entitled Petri Basseti et Christophori Hansoni adversaria. Manuscripts location Both Tanner and Hearne speak of Basset's historical works as lying in manuscript at the College of Arms, but no distinct mention of them is made in W. H. Black's catalogue of the chief historical manuscripts which are now preserved there. William Dunn Macray is of opinion that an incomplete history of Henry V's wars in France, written in French, which is now in the College of Arms, may possibly prove to be one of Basset's compilations. Both Bale and Tanner distinctly state, however, that Basset's history of Henry V was written in English. It is probable that Hall, who was obviously acquainted with Basset's work, made liberal use of it in his well-known chronicle. See also Einhard, 9th-century historian and author of Vita Karoli Magni, a biography of Charlemagne References Footnotes Bibliography 15th-century English historians 15th-century English military personnel 15th-century English writers English biographers English male non-fiction writers People of the Hundred Years' War 1415 births 1437 deaths