The Hundred Years War: The English in France, 1337-1453 by Desmond Seward

The Hundred Years War: The English in France, 1337-1453 by Desmond Seward

From 1337 to 1453 England repeatedly invaded France on the pretext that her kings had a right to the French throne. Though it was a small, poor country, England for most of those hundred years won the battles, sacked the towns and castles, and dominated the war. The protagonists of the Hundred Years War are among the most colorful in European history: Edward I, the Black Prince; Henry V, who was later immortalized by Shakespeare; the splendid but inept John I, who died a prisoner in London; Charles V, who very nearly overcame England; and the enigmatic Charles VI, who at last drove the English out. Desmond Seward's critically-acclaimed account of the Hundred Years War brings to life all of the intrigue, beauty, and royal to-the-death-fighting of that legendary century-long conflict.

Desmond Seward is a distinguished historian and the author of numerous works, including The Monks of War, The Hundred Years War, and Eleanor of Aquitaine. He lives in the countryside of England.

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ISBN 13	9780094613003
ISBN 10	0094613001
Title	The Hundred Years War: The English in France, 1337-1453
Author	Desmond Seward
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Constable
Year published	1978-01-01
Number of pages	296
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