Hundred Years War. What should I read?

You could start with Dan Jones’, Henry V. The book is very interesting and touches on the Battle of Agincourt.

Dan Jones has several history books in this time period. He’s an exceptional author.

Happy reading!

This page has a good short intro to how the Hundred Years War is entirely a historiographical construct, and several good recent book recommendations:

https://www.stuartellisgorman.com/blog/whats-in-a-name-defining-the-hundred-years-war

It rubs a little salt in my booboos when people leap to what this period meant for English royalty, since this is more about French and broader European history than it is about England. But of course we (here in the USA) tend to favor English-language sources and perspectives, understandably so.

To swim against that tide, consider looking into articles about the Guerra de los Dos Pedros, which was the Castilian–Aragonese War of 1356–1369, wherein some English nobles picked a side and helped redraw the map and alliances of Iberia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_of_the_Two_Pedros

No worries, ORDtraveler. You did couch that recommendation in the broader context.

Like most things, when it comes to history the more you look at it the messier it gets. ;-)

Not specifically about the 100 Years War, bit from the French perspective, the origins. "A Distant Mirror" by Barbara Tuchman is a history of the 14th century centered on a French nobleman, Enguerrand VII de Coucy. He became a hostage in England after the English captured King Jean II of France after the Battle of Poitiers, and as a result, married the daughter of King Edward III of England.

These all sound wonderful. Thank you! I can’t wait to dig in.

I’m currently reading A Season for That by Steve Hoffman which was given to me as a gift. It’s enjoyable so far and a very light read. But, I'm looking forward to sinking my teeth into some history. It always deepens my travels so I genuinely appreciate everyone’s input.