100 years war

[ShadesWolf]

Im currently in the process of updating and moving to a new domain my 100 years war web site

Take a look and tell me what you think
http://www.100yearswar.co.uk/

[Sjakihata]

Very nice indeed it is...

keep up the good work..!

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*bows* - Power to the Sultan!

Clan Seljuk

[ShadesWolf]

Does nobody out there find the 100 years war interesting ?

[Jagger]

I have almost finished "The Hundred Years War" by Desmond Seward. Excellent book. I think I finally understand why the French hate the English so much. Those chevauchees were ugly.

Also you have a very nice site!! I just added it to my Medieval Favorites sites.

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[ShadesWolf]

Do you have the ISBN number for that, I will give it a look.

Im currently looking at about 4/5 books on the subject

Arms, Armies and Fortifications in the 100 years war, is a very good book - ISBN 0851157556 - Anne Curry

The hundred years war - Robin Neillands - ISBN 0415261309 is also a good read.

Osprey do a number of books on the subject:

French armies of the 100 years war
Armies of Crecy and poitiers
Agincourt.

However, a must to read is Joan of Arc – A military leader by Kelly Devries (ISBN 0-7509-1805-5) - This is a very good book, I couldnt put it down
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And to the point about:

Quote I think I finally understand why the French hate the English so much. Those chevauchees were ugly. [/QUOTE]

It is quite interesting, the war was caused in part by the fact that a french faction invaded england in 1066, so initially they were the cause. If this had not happened the English Kings would not have had a claim on the French throne. Also dont forget finally the War turned into a French Cival war (Bugundy)

Another interesting point is Gascony was part of England for a long time with very little problems.... There is tons of info about the war which the French authorities wont release/ translate. This details everyday life etc.....

HOWEVER, I find this whole campaign truely interesting



[This message has been edited by ShadesWolf (edited 10-19-2002).]