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The crisis of kingship

During the fourteenth century there was a continuous struggle between the king and his nobles.

1327- king Edward II got killed. His son Edward III was only eleven years old.

Richard II had made himself very unpopular by his choice of advisors. He imprisoned John of Gaunt third son of Edward III, he died in prison. Henry of Lancaster, took revenge and Richard was put down. Henry IV became king. He divided the country in two parts, Lancastrians and Yorkists.

Wales in Revolt

Owain Glyndwr was the first and only prince to be widely supported in Wales. He descended from two royal families and created the idea of a welsh nation. He wasn?t strong enough to defeat the English, beut he created a feeling of national identity.

The struggle in France

When Henry IV died he passed the throne to his son Henry V, The kingdom was peaceful and united. Henry V became one of England?s most beloved kings.

Henry V won back most of France and married the French king?s daughter Katherine of Valois. He was seen as the heir of France, but he died earlier than the king.

His nine month old son inherited the thrones of England and France.

England fought France to enlarge its kingdom, but they were defeated twice by the French and lost everything except Calais.

It’s not a complete summary of the book, but the first few chapters are there…

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