Hundred Years' War. Part I.

The Hundred Years' War – Part I explores the origins, early campaigns, and defining battles of one of the most dramatic conflicts of the Middle Ages. What began as a dynastic dispute between Edward III of England and the French crown soon became a prolonged struggle for territory, legitimacy, and political survival.From the English claim to the throne of France to the victories at Crécy, Poitiers, and Agincourt, this volume examines the commanders, strategies, and social tensions that reshaped medieval Europe. It follows the rise of legendary figures such as the Black Prince, Bertrand du Guesclin, and Henry V, while also revealing the suffering endured by civilians, soldiers, and communities trapped between rival monarchies.