The History of English Podcast Episode 119: The Road to War
Dec 13, 2018
Explore the factors leading to the Hundred Years' War, the rise of English language, the Great Famine's impact, the spread of gunpowder, a rocky marriage, the beginnings of the war, and the advantages of the long bow in this intriguing episode.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
From the Decline of French to the Rise of English
02:41 • 3min
The Great Famine, Trading Networks, and the Rise of Sea Routes
05:46 • 4min
The Spread of Gunpowder
09:24 • 5min
The Rocky Marriage and Rebellion
14:31 • 10min
The Beginnings of the Hundred Years' War
25:01 • 29min
The Origin of 'Bullseye' and the Advantages of the Long Bow
54:29 • 19min