Background The Battle of Crécy, fought on August 26, 1346, was a seminal event in the opening phase of the Hundred Years’ War between England and France, a protracted conflict that spanned from 1337 to 1453. Central to this extensive warfare were the long-standing territorial disputes and competing claims to the French throne. These geopolitical …
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The Battle of Crécy in 1346: A Turning Point in Medieval Warfare
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The Lollards: Beliefs, Key Events, and the Demise of the Movement
Who Were the Lollards? The Lollards were a pivotal pre-Reformation Christian religious movement that surfaced in the late 14th century in England. Originating from the teachings of John Wycliffe, a pioneering theologian and reformer, the Lollards stood at the forefront of early calls for ecclesiastical reform. Wycliffe’s critical view of Church doctrines and practices, particularly …
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Raedwald: The Bretwalda and First Christian King of the East Angles
Introduction to Raedwald: A Historical Context The early 7th century in England was a period of substantial transformation and turmoil. During this time, the landscape was fragmented into several competing Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, each vying for dominance and influence. Among these kingdoms was the Kingdom of the East Angles, situated in present-day East Anglia. It was …
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