Sir John Chandos
Sir John Chandos Sir John Chandos’ life in many ways mirrors the ambitions and successes of the English, in France. From a noble family who traced their rank and title to their participation in the…
The Maker Of This Book Takes His Leave
HERE THE MAKER OF THIS BOOK TAKES HIS LEAVE Now do I pray all those who hear this little treatise, or read it, that, if there be within it anything that pleases them, they thank…
Surrender of St. Andrews Castle, 28th February 1337
A precursor to the Hundred Years War was Edward IIIs conflict with the Scots. Having achieved his aims in the north, Edward returned to England and soon the diplomatic wranglings with France turned into war.…
Men, Women, Marriage and Power in the Earldom and Duchy of Lancaster, 1265-1399
Men, Women, Marriage and Power in the Earldom and Duchy of Lancaster, 1265-1399 The story of the people in the family of the Earls and Dukes of Lancaster in the period of the Hundred Years…
Evil without numbers
‘Evils without numbers’ This phrase was used on 7th February 1415 by Martin Gourges, Bishop of Chartres and newly appointed Chancellor acting for the Dauphin of France. Gourges used the term in relation to the…
Louis de Sancerre
Louis de Sancerre Louis was the second eldest son of the Count of Sancerre. His father fought and died in the Battle of Crecy. Following his fathers death Louis was educated alongside the children of…
Trial of Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc, the Maid of Orleans, had been captured by Burgundians at Compiegne in 1430. In a short period of time Joan had convinced nobles and royals that she saw visions and would lead…
Naval Strategy, 1340
The English determined their naval strategy for their forthcoming campaign in the Hundred Years War on 23rd January 1340. It was a strategy based on assumptions. The preparations paved the way for the naval clash…
25th January 1327 – Edward III assumes crown of England
Edward III was proclaimed successor to his father, Edward II, by the Chancery on 24th January 1327, with his accession to be effective from the following day. Edward acceded to the throne as a result…
The Canterbury Tales – Geoffrey Chaucer
The Canterbury Tales comprises twenty four stories, plus prologues and occasional epilogues of ‘words from the host’. Written by Geoffrey Chaucer between 1387 and 1400 the original works are considered to be one of the…
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