Did France lose hope? Explore how the battles of Crécy and Poitiers, along with the capture of John II, threatened the French monarchy during the Hundred Years’ War.

France entered the Hundred Years’ War as a major power, but debt, divided loyalties and military failures exposed serious weaknesses before Crécy.

France entered the Hundred Years’ War amid dynastic dispute, financial strain, divided loyalties and defeats that tested the new Valois monarchy.

Robert the Strong: Explore the origins and rise of the Robertian family, the progenitors of the Capetian dynasty and modern European royals.