In fourteenth century Europe, French and English interests overlapped which would ultimately lead to battles fought for over a century and spanning five generations of kings.
Causes
Began as a dynastic dispute over the French throne after the death of Charles IV (1328). Edward III of England claimed the crown through his mother, Isabella of France.
Long-standing Anglo-French tensions over control of territories in France escalated.
Economic rivalries emerged, particularly over control of the wool trade and the Flemish cloth industry.
The decline of feudal loyalty and the growing importance of centralized monarchies.
Course of the War
1337–1360: Early English victories, including Crécy (1346) and the capture of Calais (1347).The Black Death disrupted both sides.
Treaty of Brétigny (1360) recognized Edward III’s sovereignty over large French territories in exchange for renouncing his claim to the French throne.
1369–1389: French resurgence under Charles V, reclaiming much of the lost territory. English fortunes declined due to poor leadership and internal unrest.
Introduction of new military tactics, such as English longbowmen and more professional armies.
Impact
The war drained finances, leading to increased taxation and political discontent in both kingdoms.
Unlock the rest of this chapter with aFreeaccount
Nice try, unfortunately this paywall isn't as easy to bypass as you think. Want to help devleop the site? Join the team at https://revisiondojo.com/join-us. exercitation voluptate cillum ullamco excepteur sint officia do tempor Lorem irure minim Lorem elit id voluptate reprehenderit voluptate laboris in nostrud qui non Lorem nostrud laborum culpa sit occaecat reprehenderit
Definition
Paywall
(on a website) an arrangement whereby access is restricted to users who have paid to subscribe to the site.
anim nostrud sit dolore minim proident quis fugiat velit et eiusmod nulla quis nulla mollit dolor sunt culpa aliqua
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit
Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
Note
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam quis nostrud exercitation.
Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident
Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit.
Tip
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.
Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris.
Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum.
End of article
Want a cheatsheet?
View a summary cheatsheet for Section 3: Late Medieval Political Crises (1300–1487)
Flashcards
Remember key concepts with flashcards
20 flashcards
What was the dynastic dispute that began the Hundred Years' War?
Lesson
Recap your knowledge with an interactive lesson
8 minute activity
Note
The Hundred Years' War was a series of conflicts fought between England and France from 1337 to 1453. This prolonged struggle was not a single continuous war, but rather a series of battles, truces, and political maneuvers that spanned over a century.
The war lasted 116 years, despite its name
It was primarily fought over territorial disputes and claims to the French throne
The conflict had profound effects on both nations, shaping their political and social structures for centuries to come
Analogy
Think of the Hundred Years' War like a long chess game between two grandmasters, with each move carefully calculated and every piece on the board representing a different aspect of power and influence.
Note
The war is often divided into three main phases: the Edwardian War (1337-1360), the Caroline War (1369-1389), and the Lancastrian War (1415-1453).