The Hundred Years’ War: An Enthralling Guide to the Epic Struggle for Dominance Between England and France (Europe)
The Hundred Years’ War: An Enthralling Guide to the Epic Struggle for Dominance Between England and France (Europe) by Billy Wellman
English | August 4, 2025 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0FL8FRRPM | 134 pages | EPUB | 8.80 Mb
English | August 4, 2025 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0FL8FRRPM | 134 pages | EPUB | 8.80 Mb
Uncover the Epic Conflict That Forged Modern Europe
The Hundred Years' War was a turning point that melted down old orders and built new nations. This was a period that forever reshaped warfare, power dynamics, and even our understanding of nationhood.
Tired of dry, academic history? This book is your accessible guide to understanding this pivotal era. No jargon, just clarity and captivating insights.
Here’s just a fraction of what you can expect inside:
- The spark that ignited a century of conflict: How a royal dispute escalated into Europe's longest war.
- The revolutionary longbow: Discover the weapon that redefined medieval combat and gave England its early edge.
- Agincourt's shocking legacy: Why this iconic battle still resonates centuries later.
- Joan of Arc's extraordinary rise: The young woman who defied expectations and turned the tide of war.
- Shifting loyalties and betrayals: The intricate web of alliances that fueled over a hundred years of fighting.
- Life under siege: The devastating impact of plague, famine, and taxes on ordinary people.
- Kingship, power, and strategy: What this brutal conflict revealed about medieval leadership.
- The birth of nations: How the war fostered distinct French and English identities.
- Why it still matters: Connect the dots between this medieval conflict and the modern world.
- And much, much more!