Hundred Years War
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Series of wars (1337-1453) - including famous encounters at Sluys, Crecy, Poitiers, Agincourt, Orleans, Formigny, and Castillon - between England and France. Instigated by Edward III's claim to... read more |
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John Maddicott argues that Edward III's bid for glory in France was motivated by concerns about England's neighbours and trade as well as amour propre for his claim to the throne of Philip of Valois. |
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During the Anglo-French conflicts that characterised the 14th century, the Oxford theologian John Wyclif challenged the ‘un-Christian’ pursuit of war and wealth. Yet, just like anti-war protesters today, Wyclif had little influence on Parliament or the king, writes Rory Cox. Published in History Today, Volume: 60 Issue: 8
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By challenging the very idea of a continuous Anglo-French medieval war Ian Mortimer reveals the remarkable complexities of a series of distinct conflicts that began with a prophecy and ended with an English dynasty seeking the approval of God. |
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Beautiful, clever and determined, Yolande of Aragon was at the heart of the diplomatic and military campaigns that united 15th-century France. Margaret L. Kekewich charts her career. |
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Robert Knecht describes the shortcomings of Henry III, the last Valois king, and the circumstances that led him to become the first – but not the last – French monarch to die at the hands of one of his subjects.
Published in History Today, 2008
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The succession of conflicts known as the Hundred Years War ended on October 19th, 1453, when Bordeaux surrendered, leaving Calais as the last English possession in France. |
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Ronald F. Maxwell reviews the new Hollywood film chroncling the life of Joan of Arc.
Published in History Today, Volume: 50 Issue: 4
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Kenneth Fowler examines the motives and connections of an upwardly-mobile 'bon Breton' in the Hundred Years War. Published in History Today, Volume: 39 Issue: 6
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John Maddicott argues that Edward III's bid for glory in France was motivated by concerns about England's neighbours and trade as well as amour propre for his claim to the throne of Philip of Valois. |
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The Hundred Years War was fought on French soil. What effects did this have on the lives of the rural French communities? |
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