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

Author: Desmond Seward

Narrator: Nigel Patterson

Unabridged: 8 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/07/2019

Categories: Nonfiction, History, Wars


Synopsis

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 III, the Black Prince; Henry V, who was later immortalized by Shakespeare; the splendid but inept John II, who died a prisoner in London; Charles V, who very nearly overcame England; and the enigmatic Charles VII, 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.

About Desmond Seward

Desmond Seward was born in Paris and educated at Cambridge University. He is the author of Richard III, The Last White Rose, and The Warrior King and the Invasion of France, among other books. He lives in England.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Colleen

I found this short history of the Hundred Years war to be well written and highly informative. True to its imperial self, England invaded France over and over again in order to gain possession of it and control it. They won at Agincourt which is still considered one of Britain's great victories but......more

Goodreads review by Julian

The full title of this book is "A Brief History of The Hundred Years War". As you can see from the title, the war lasted 116 years but towards the end the English were a defeated army and perhaps should have withdrawn after 100 years to save themselves further bloodshed and embarrassment. As it was,......more