Edward III And His Wars, 1327-1360

By William James Ashley

Book Overview

""Edward III And His Wars, 1327-1360"" by W. J. Ashley is a historical account of the reign of King Edward III of England and his military campaigns during the period of 1327-1360. The book provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and economic factors that shaped Edward III's reign, including his struggle to establish his authority as a young king, his military campaigns in Scotland and France, and his efforts to reform the English legal system. The author also explores the key figures in Edward III's court, such as his queen, Philippa of Hainault, and his trusted advisor, William de la Pole. The book delves into the battles and tactics of Edward III's military campaigns, including the famous battles of Crecy and Poitiers, and the siege of Calais. Throughout the book, Ashley highlights the impact of Edward III's reign on English society, including the rise of the English language and literature, the development of the English parliament, and the emergence of the English merchant class. Overall, ""Edward III And His Wars, 1327-1360"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of England's most significant medieval kings and his impact on the country's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432528173
• ISBN13: 9781432528171
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"