Edward III (1312-1377) was the most successful European ruler of his age. Reigning for over fifty years, he achieved spectacular military triumphs and overcame

A close study of the military and political strategies of Edward III and the Black Prince, whose great victories had by 1360 made England the foremost martial n

Contemporary documents and classic studies follow Edward's fortunes on the battlefield, from failure against the Scots to major military successes in France.

First extended survey of the subject, looking at the knights' activities, roles, background and service.

For over a hundred years England repeatedly invaded France on the pretext that her kings had a right to the French throne. France was a large, unwieldy kingdom,