HUNDRED YEARS WAR:THE ENGLISH IN FRANCE 1337-1453

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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. Looks at a variety of historical characters: 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. Brings to life all of the intrigue, beauty, and royal to-the-death-fighting of that legendary century-long conflict.