Hundred Years War. Perrue E.

XII - XIII centuries. They went under the sign of the background struggle between the two most powerful states of Europe - the French and English kingdoms. The intrigues, minor skirmishes, feudal conflicts and tournaments, rivalry in the field of art and philanthropy constituted an integral and familiar part of the existence of the monarchy courtyards. But in the XIV century. There were too many contradictions so that they could continue to be hidden under the mask of knightly and courteous relations. The arrogance of the sovereigns of France, longing to subjugate the English kings to their will, forced a long conflict for a long time. The war that began was long and bloody. On the battlefields, something that no one was waiting for - the magnificent and arrogant French chivalry, the pride of the whole of Europe, was turned to the dust of the English archers. The battle followed the battle, but the end of the war was not visible. Both countries were tired of fighting, but the rulers stubbornly did not want to conclude peace. At some point, France was on the edge of the death, its legitimate king in exile-and only the tremendous three of the French dynasty returned.