Pride in Early Victories
The earlier portion of this historical period is one that the English can be justly proud of. Many historians and […]
Edward’s Homage to Philip VI
Some months after Philip of Valois became King Philip VI of France, Edward III did homage to him for his
Dispute After the Death of Louis X’s Son
After the death of King Louis X, his queen gave birth to a baby boy. For a short time, the
Problems with Edward’s Argument
According to Edward III’s argument, the crown could pass through women, even if women themselves could not rule. However, this
Edward III’s Main Argument
Edward III first based his claim on the idea that he was the closest male relative to the last French
The French Royal Family
To understand this claim, we must look at the royal family of France. King Philip IV of France, also known
Background of the Conflict
During the reign of King Edward II of England, there was another attempt by France to weaken English control over
Edward I and the French Deception
One of the few setbacks in Edward I’s rule over Aquitaine occurred due to a clever piece of bad faith
Rebellion in Gascony and Intervention by Castile
Even after Simon de Montfort was removed from his government in Gascony, unrest continued. The local barons, dissatisfied with English
Poitou and the Limits of French Expansion
Even after the death of Arthur of Brittany and the forfeiture of John’s claims, Aquitaine remained under English control. The