The Hundred Years' War

<p><strong>Uncover the Epic Conflict That Forged Modern Europe</strong></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Tired of dry academic history? This book is your accessible guide to understanding this pivotal era. No jargon just clarity and captivating insights.</p><p></p><p>Here's just a fraction of what you can expect inside:</p><p></p><ul><li><strong>The spark that ignited a century of conflict:</strong> How a royal dispute escalated into Europe's longest war.</li><li><strong>The revolutionary longbow:</strong> Discover the weapon that redefined medieval combat and gave England its early edge.</li><li><strong>Agincourt's shocking legacy:</strong> Why this iconic battle still resonates centuries later.</li><li><strong>Joan of Arc's extraordinary rise:</strong> The young woman who defied expectations and turned the tide of war.</li><li><strong>Shifting loyalties and betrayals:</strong> The intricate web of alliances that fueled over a hundred years of fighting.</li><li><strong>Life under siege:</strong> The devastating impact of plague famine and taxes on ordinary people.</li><li><strong>Kingship power and strategy:</strong> What this brutal conflict revealed about medieval leadership.</li><li><strong>The birth of nations:</strong> How the war fostered distinct French and English identities.</li><li><strong>Why it still matters:</strong> Connect the dots between this medieval conflict and the modern world.</li><li><strong><em>And much much more!</em></strong></li></ul><p></p><p>This is not just a history of what happened - it's an exploration of why it happened how it unfolded and why it still matters. </p>