A long-lasting conflict (1337-1453) between England and France, marked by famous battles such as Agincourt and Crecy, and notable leaders such as Edward III and Joan of Arc.
Background context: A general overview of Medieval Europe and the political environment leading up to the Hundred Years' War.
Key players: Familiarization with important historical figures such as Edward III, Joan of Arc, and Charles VII.
Causes of the war: Understanding the underlying political, economic and social factors that led to the conflict.
Battles and key events: A detailed chronology of battles, truces and significant events throughout the war.
Military strategies: The tactics, weaponry and methods of warfare used by both sides during the Hundred Years' War.
Socioeconomic effects: The impact of the war on Medieval society, including changes to agriculture, trade, guilds, and the class structure.
The Black Death: The role that the devastating pandemic played in affecting the Hundred Years' War.
Propaganda and literature: How propaganda and literature were used as tools of political influence during the war.
The Treaty of Bretigny: An analysis of the treaty that temporarily ended the war and the subsequent events that led to the resurgence of conflict.
Joan of Arc: A focus on the young French heroine, her life, and her pivotal role in the war.
The lasting legacy of the Hundred Years' War: Analysis of the enduring consequences of the war on European history, society and politics.
Art and culture: The impact of the Hundred Years' War on Medieval art, architecture and culture, including the development of Gothic style.
Women in the war: An exploration of the role of women in Medieval society and their involvement in the conflict, for example, as soldiers, spies or caregivers.
The involvement of Spain and Portugal: A description of the involvement of Spain and Portugal and their contributions to the outcome of the war.
International relations: A study of the effects of the war on relations between European countries with a focus on how it shifted the balance of power in Europe.
Edwardian War (1337-1360): This phase of the Hundred Years' War was initiated by King Edward III of England's claim to the French throne. It includes significant conflicts such as the Battle of Crécy, where archers in the English army won a decisive victory over the French.
Caroline War (1369-1389): This phase was mainly marked by French victories as they retaliated against English gains in the war's early stages. The French repelled repeated English assaults on their territories, but they couldn't oust the English from the fortified port at Calais.
Lancastrian War (1415-1429): This phase was marked by the English victory at the Battle of Agincourt, and later, the gradual reconquest of English territories in northern France. This phase concluded with the Treaty of Tours between England and France, which recognized King Henry VI of England as the King of France.
Yorkist War (1429-1453): This phase was marked by French victories, culminating in the French recapture of Normandy, which marked the end of English territorial claims in France. The war ended with the signing of Treaty of Arras, which marked the end of the Hundred Years' War.