Essential Histories: The Hundred Years War 1337-1453

Essential Histories: The Hundred Years War 1337-1453 provides an illustrated overview of one of the defining conflicts of medieval Europe.

The Hundred Years War was not a single continuous war, but a long series of campaigns, truces, dynastic claims, invasions, sieges, raids, and shifting fortunes between England and France. Across the 14th and 15th centuries, it shaped both kingdoms and left a deep mark on European military and political history.

This volume introduces the major phases of the war, from English victories and French crises to the eventual recovery of the French crown. It is a useful compact reference for readers interested in medieval warfare, chivalry, longbow armies, siege warfare, dynastic politics, and the changing nature of armies in the late Middle Ages.

A good choice for history readers, students, and wargamers looking for a clear introduction to the conflict behind battles such as Crécy, Poitiers, Agincourt, and the final collapse of English power in France.

Format: Paperback.