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The Hundred Years War, Volume 1
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
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Summary
Volume One briefly traces the causes of the conflict and then plunges straight ahead into the military preparations and initial clashes, mainly naval. Under what many consider the leadership of England's greatest sovereign, Edward III, Calais is seized as a port-of-entry for English arms and supplies. With Calais secure in his rear, Edward marches into the interior of France and comes to grips with Philip's army at Crécy in 1346, an epoch changing calamity for France. After numerous sieges, marches and smaller battles, the next French King, John II, is captured by Edward's son, the Black Prince, at the battle of Poitiers in 1356. By the time of Edward III's death in 1377, England controls a good third of French territory. But the French doggedly resist, and the war drags on into a desultory second phase lasting well into the early 1400s.
The Hundred Years War is a military history, and probably the finest English chronicle of these confusing events. Drawing upon all known English and French sources, A. H. Burne has assembled a stunning narrative that sweeps you into the military camps of the English and French kings. Volume 2 carries the story to its climactic ending in 1453.
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- james
- 05-12-18
great book with questionable narration
really interesting book. narration is good but questionable pronunciation of a few English place names
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 21-11-10
Awful narration
Oh how I wish I had researched the reviews for the books narrated by Charlton Griffin. His peculiar pronunciation spoils what would otherwise be an interesting book. Whenever did the word 'Winter' start being pronounced 'Wenter'?
At times he seems to lose his place on his page, and finishes sentences with odd emphasis,or changed pace.
I am afraid that any future books that catch my eye, but are read by Mr Griffin will not be purchased.
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