The Hundred Years War: 1337-1453

The Hundred Years' War was a long-running military conflict between France and England in the 14th and 15th centuries, with significant implications for the changing nature of warfare. This illustrated introduction provides an important reference resource for students, academics, and general readers interested in late medieval warfare.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Hundred Years' War, a pivotal and enduring conflict in the late Middle Ages, stands as the longest-running and most significant struggle in Western Europe. Undoubtedly, the military rivalry between France and England played a dominant role in shaping European history during the 14th and 15th centuries. The Hundred Years' War holds immense interest due to its prolonged duration and the diverse range of battlegrounds where it unfolded. In this revised and updated edition, renowned Hundred Years' War expert Professor Anne Curry delves into the war's profound implications, shedding light on the evolving nature of warfare. She explores the rise of infantry and the decline of knights, the increasing use of gunpowder, and the lasting impact the war had on generations of people. Accompanied by comprehensive full-color maps and 50 new images, this illustrated introduction serves as an invaluable reference resource for academic scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike, offering a comprehensive exploration of late medieval warfare.

Weight: 318g
Dimension: 151 x 209 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472857064