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321: Hundred Years' War: A Storm of Swords (Part 4)

The Rest Is History

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Lavish Expenditure Amidst Captivity: The Irony of King Jean II

This chapter explores the consequences of England's triumph in the Hundred Years' War, including King Jean II's capture and the wealth flowing into England. It contrasts the king's opulent spending during captivity with the economic challenges faced by France, while also examining the cultural implications of French knights in London.

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