The Hundred Years War

The English in France 1337-1453

By: Desmond Seward

Narrated by: Nigel Patterson

From 1337 to 1453 England repeatedly invaded France on the pretext that her kings had a right to the French throne. Though it was a small, poor country, England for most of those "100 years" won the battles, sacked the towns and castles, and dominated the war.

The protagonists of the Hundred Years War are among the most colorful in European history: Edward III, the Black Prince; Henry V, who was later immortalized by Shakespeare; the splendid but inept John II, who died a prisoner in London; Charles V, who very nearly overcame England; and the enigmatic Charles VII, who at last drove the English out.

Desmond Seward's critically acclaimed account of the Hundred Years War brings to life all of the intrigue, beauty, and royal to-the-death-fighting of that legendary century-long conflict.

©1978 Desmond Seward (P)2019 Tantor

Pretty good

Pretty good balance from informative, just before boring. I learned some stuff, and for me, in this period, that's saying something

Excellent Rendition

The perfect amount of detail to hold your interest without being overly academic. The narrator was perfect for the job. I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a great deal on this topic.

Superb narrator and fascintating history

Mr Patterson is a superb narrator with a lovely British accent yet flawless French pronunciation. This is a wonderful book to listen to before travel to Normandy and Brittany and the Loire regions of France, so that you can learn a bit of the horrible tug of wars that went on in the regions in the late 1300s and early 1400s, only to be followed by further wars of religion, the Huegenot persecutions, iconoclasms, the French revolution, and WW1 and 2. Mon Dieu! Quell histoire. Well done.

Fascinating read

This book was very informative and helpful. Great for any reader interested in this time!

Outstanding!

Excellent one volume survey of the Hundred Years War. just enough depth to wet your interest for more; just enough breadth to view in context of larger European state building.