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The Hundred Years’ War: A Captivating Guide to One of the Most Notable Conflicts of the Middle Ages and in European History and the Life of Joan of Arc
If you want to discover the captivating history of the Hundred Years' War, then keep reading...
Two captivating manuscripts in one book:
The Hundred Years' War: A Captivating Guide to the Conflicts Between the English House of Plantagenet and the French House of Valois That Took Place During the Middle Ages
Joan of Arc: A Captivating Guide to a Heroine of France and Her Role During the Lancastrian Phase of the Hundred Years' War
Knights and battles, princesses and castles, sieges and warrior prophets who lead the way to victory upon shining white horses: all of these feel like the stuff of myths and legends. Yet the story of the Hundred Years' War contains all of these things, and it is a story that is entirely true.
The story of this war is made fascinating by its setting, but it is made inspiring by its characters. Here is a blind king who rides to war for the opportunity to strike one last blow with his sword; here is a young prince, dressed all in black, who leads his father's men to victory; here are boy kings and fierce queens, prisoners who believe in honor, hailstorms that stop entire campaigns, and the wonderful story of a young peasant girl who changed the course of history forever.
The Hundred Years' War changed language, national identity, weaponry, and even the way that people think about war. It is part of the greater narrative of human history and gives a snapshot of how human nature can behave when pressed by the extremity of such a conflict-sometimes with unspeakable honor and courage and other times with cowardice, selfishness, and arrogance. There are many lessons to be learned from this war. Its tale is a cautionary one, but it is also a tale of adventure, battle, hope, and divine intervention. It's the tale of a war unlike any other.
Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:
The Edwardian War (1337-1360)
A Question of Succession
Striking the First Blow
Death of a Different Ilk
The Black Prince's Raid
The Treaty of Br�tigny
The Caroline War (1369-1389)
Charles the Wise
The Death of John Chandos
A French Victory
The Great Chevauch�e
Two Boy Kings
Madness and Deposition
The Lancastrian War (1415-1453)
Besieging Harfleur
The Battle of Agincourt
A Baby King
Joan and the Siege
The Last Battles
And much, much more!
Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:
The Unending War
A Whispered Prophecy
The First Vision
The Doubt of Baudricourt
A Prediction of Defeat
An Audience with the King
The Road to Orl�ans
Arrival at Orl�ans
Flying the White Banner
A Sign Provided
The Battle of Patay
Beans for the Apocalypse
The French King Crowned
The Siege of Paris
Peace
Capture
Captive
A Saint Tried for Heresy
The Burning of Jeanne d'Arc
And much, much more!
So if you want to learn more about the Hundred Years' War, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
Two captivating manuscripts in one book:
The Hundred Years' War: A Captivating Guide to the Conflicts Between the English House of Plantagenet and the French House of Valois That Took Place During the Middle Ages
Joan of Arc: A Captivating Guide to a Heroine of France and Her Role During the Lancastrian Phase of the Hundred Years' War
Knights and battles, princesses and castles, sieges and warrior prophets who lead the way to victory upon shining white horses: all of these feel like the stuff of myths and legends. Yet the story of the Hundred Years' War contains all of these things, and it is a story that is entirely true.
The story of this war is made fascinating by its setting, but it is made inspiring by its characters. Here is a blind king who rides to war for the opportunity to strike one last blow with his sword; here is a young prince, dressed all in black, who leads his father's men to victory; here are boy kings and fierce queens, prisoners who believe in honor, hailstorms that stop entire campaigns, and the wonderful story of a young peasant girl who changed the course of history forever.
The Hundred Years' War changed language, national identity, weaponry, and even the way that people think about war. It is part of the greater narrative of human history and gives a snapshot of how human nature can behave when pressed by the extremity of such a conflict-sometimes with unspeakable honor and courage and other times with cowardice, selfishness, and arrogance. There are many lessons to be learned from this war. Its tale is a cautionary one, but it is also a tale of adventure, battle, hope, and divine intervention. It's the tale of a war unlike any other.
Some of the topics covered in part 1 of this book include:
The Edwardian War (1337-1360)
A Question of Succession
Striking the First Blow
Death of a Different Ilk
The Black Prince's Raid
The Treaty of Br�tigny
The Caroline War (1369-1389)
Charles the Wise
The Death of John Chandos
A French Victory
The Great Chevauch�e
Two Boy Kings
Madness and Deposition
The Lancastrian War (1415-1453)
Besieging Harfleur
The Battle of Agincourt
A Baby King
Joan and the Siege
The Last Battles
And much, much more!
Some of the topics covered in part 2 of this book include:
The Unending War
A Whispered Prophecy
The First Vision
The Doubt of Baudricourt
A Prediction of Defeat
An Audience with the King
The Road to Orl�ans
Arrival at Orl�ans
Flying the White Banner
A Sign Provided
The Battle of Patay
Beans for the Apocalypse
The French King Crowned
The Siege of Paris
Peace
Capture
Captive
A Saint Tried for Heresy
The Burning of Jeanne d'Arc
And much, much more!
So if you want to learn more about the Hundred Years' War, scroll up and click the "add to cart" button!
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224 pages, Paperback
First published March 16, 2019
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May 22, 2019
Excellent read! Going to look for more books on the topics!
March 8, 2023
A quick look a Joan of Ark. Does not skip on major details of her life, but is not a comprehensive read as other books may be. It is on the 10 best books of Joan of Ark reading.
November 17, 2020
It was a good book, but was baised.
Why to put all the blame on king Edward iii. Sure he started the war, but then calling him greedy is unfair. Most of the kings of that era were Power hungry and Greedy. King Edward was no exception.
And as for Joan d Arc's book, I was expecting Secular and Scientific account of her life.
Why to put all the blame on king Edward iii. Sure he started the war, but then calling him greedy is unfair. Most of the kings of that era were Power hungry and Greedy. King Edward was no exception.
And as for Joan d Arc's book, I was expecting Secular and Scientific account of her life.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews