French Armies of the Hundred Years War
(Author) Dr David NicolleThe fourteenth and fifteenth centuries were a time of great upheaval for medieval France. In 1328 the Capetian line came to an end. This was the trigger for the Hundred Years War (1337-1453) as successive English kings attempted to uphold their claim to the French throne. Catastrophic defeats at Crécy and Poitiers shook the French kingdom to its core. A period of respite followed under Bertrand du Guesclin, but an even more devastating assault was to follow, under the warrior-king par excellence Henry V, and the French disintegration continued until 1429. This book details how the French began a recovery, partly triggered by the young visionary Joan of Arc, that would end with them as the major European military power.
Dr David Nicolle
Dr David Nicolle is a renowned military historian known for his extensive work on medieval warfare. His most famous work, "Medieval Warfare Source Book: Warfare in Western Christendom," is a comprehensive study of military tactics and strategies during the Middle Ages. Nicolle's detailed research and engaging writing style have made him a leading authority in the field of medieval military history.
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