Sunday, November 2, 2008
100 years war
When reading about the hundred years war I saw a similarity between this and others I have learned about, conflict begining over something fairly insignificant. This was was in part started over a woman. The French King did not want King Edward the third to rule France so he brought back some ancient rule that property(and thrones) can only be passed down through males. This leaves King Edward III out of claim to the throne. This conflict is ovbiously about something bigger than they let on, posession of the throne of France. This important to control but 100 years is a long time to fight. It takes a great amount out of the army of the countries and the citizens living through it.
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There is always more to the story, and in this case such a large conflict started as you said over a woman. I wish we really knew what was going through the minds of men like King Edward during this time. How a war can last 100 years is beyond me. Although there were lapses and resolutions during these 100 years it is crazy to think that each side was not satisfied. Generations pass and the disagreements of 50 years ago are still relevant to the next generation. Like you said how either side survived it is remarkable.
Can you imagine the quality of life that these coutries had to endure. I have to say that I can see the view from the French side. Nationalism certainly played a part in this battle. It's not that I think the line of inheritance should not be allowed to go through a woman. It's just that I think the French were more concerned about an Englishman ruling France. Imagine if we were suddenly told that the president of Mexico or Canada were going to take over the presidency of the U.S. We might use old laws to ensure that did'nt happen? Just a thought.
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