The Hundred Years War

The Hundred Years’ War was a century-long struggle for power, territory, and legitimacy between England and France. Fought across generations, it reshaped medieval politics, warfare, and ideas of kingship.

This collection follows the shifting fortunes of war from early English victories to French revival, and the dynastic tensions that sustained the conflict. Through the reign of Henry IV, it also explores how warfare abroad was inseparable from instability at home, as rulers struggled to fund campaigns and defend their authority.