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.
Joan of Arc at Orleans
This series has six easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: Orleans Seems Doomed.IntroductionIn 1415 the Battle of Agincourt put
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
Joan of Arc Burned Alive
For Joan death and sainthood; for Henry V death and failure. For France victory, for England defeat. For the Hundred Year War the end.Today's
Joan of Arc Atop a Mountan of Wood
They desired that she should be really burned alive, and that, placed on the summit of this mountain of wood, and commanding the circle of lances and
Joan of Arc Placed in Cart of Death
It was nine o'clock: she was dressed in female attire, and placed on a cart.Continuing Joan of Arc's Trial and Execution,our selection from
Joan of Arc Raped
On the Friday and the Saturday the unfortunate prisoner, despoiled of her man's dress, had much to fear.Continuing Joan of Arc's Trial and