The Hundred Years' War (1337–1453) was a conflict between the kingdoms of England and France and a civil war in France during the Late Middle Ages.
Edward Takes the Fateful Title
Today's installment concludes The King of England Claims Throne of France,our selection from History of The Civilization of France by François P. G.
Van Artevelde’s Vexation and Disquietude
It is possible that, as some historians have thought, Froissart, being less favorable to burghers than to princes, did not deny himself a little
The King of England Claims Throne of France
This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Edward III Pressures Flanders.IntroductionHaving defeated the Flemings
Decisive Battle of Crecy
Today's installment concludes Battles that Began The Hundred Years War,our selection from Froissart's Chronicles by Sir John Froissart published in
English Longbowmen Decimate French Knights
The King replied, "Is my son dead, unhorsed, or so badly wounded that he cannot support himself?"Continuing Battles that Began The Hundred Years
French Knights’ Fatal Mistake
There is no man -- unless he had been present -- that can imagine or describe truly the confusion of that day; especially the bad management and
They Arrive at Crécy
The army set about furbishing and repairing their armor, and the King gave a supper that evening to the earls and barons of his army, where they made
Battles that Began The 100 Years War
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Naval Battle of Sluys.IntroductionThe sea fight of Sluys began the