EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 17 MIN

Edward III and the Legal Claim that Set Off the Hundred Years’ War

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

Edward III asserted his right to the French throne through his mother Isabella, sparking a protracted conflict between England and France. This episode examines contemporary legal arguments, parliamentary support, military campaigns such as Crécy, and how these early actions forged enduring national identities and constitutional tensions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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