'The real causes of the Hundred Years War were personal and political rather than social and economic.' Discuss.

'Edward III embarked on the war with France for very practical reasons.' What were they ?

'There were no economic causes of the Hundred Years War.' Do you agree ?

What is the importance of the Treaty of Bretigny ?

To what extent did the treaty of Bretigny of 1361 satisfy the war aims of Edward III ?

"He won the war and lost the peace."Would you agree with this comment on the generalship of Edward III ?

Compare Edward III and Henry V as generals.

'The Hundred Years War was very different in character from the other struggles between England and France that had been going on since 1066.' Do you agree ?

"Agincourt obliterated in public opinion, the illegalities of 1399." Examine this statement.

'1417 marks a fundamental change in the 100 Years War: from a war of plunder it became a war of conquest.' Discuss.

Why did the 100 Years War start and why did it go on for so long ?

Why was it that the English in the fourteenth century were able so often to overrun French territory but were never able to conquer the kingdom of France ?

Did the Hundred Years War have any lasting effects on English government and society ?

'The Hundred Years War is important not for its length, but rather for the changes which it provoked in English society.' Discuss.

What were the consequences for England of the renewal of the French war by Henry V ?

Why did the English power in France wane after the death of Henry V ?

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