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The Impact of the Battle on France
Loss of French Nobility
The Battle of Poitiers was a disaster for the French. Many of their best knights and nobles were killed or captured....
After the Battle of Poitiers
Ransoming Prisoners
After the battle, the English had captured many French knights, lords, and soldiers. They followed the knightly rules of war by treating their...
The English Army Moves Toward Poitiers
Preparing for the Journey
After the battle, the English army had many prisoners, riches, and captured goods. They needed to travel carefully to ensure everyone’s...
The Decline of Chivalry with the Rise of Artillery
The arrival of artillery fundamentally changed the nature of warfare. Previously, a knight’s personal skill, strength, and armor were key advantages on the battlefield....
The Historical Struggles of the Flemings
The recent events in Belgium give special interest to the history of earlier times. The struggles of the Flemish people in the fourteenth and...
The Rise of Civic Freedom in Flanders
A large portion of the third volume of this work focuses on a remarkable period in European history. This era was crucial because it...
Plagues and Resilience
The steady development of Anatolia during the Roman period faced serious challenges, but for a long time these were not enough to bring it...
Peace and Stability in the Roman Empire
Western Anatolia occupied a central position within the Roman Empire, far from dangerous frontier zones. Because of this, the region enjoyed the Pax Romana,...
Growth of Hellenistic Cities
During the Hellenistic period, many urban centers in western Anatolia experienced renewed energy and rapid growth. Cities such as Tralles, Magnesia on the Meander,...
The Neorion at the Heptascalon in the 1351 Naval Battle
The Neorion at the Heptascalon played a key role in the naval engagement of 1351, which took place in the Bosporus, involving Byzantine, Venetian,...
