{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/697412ce283ec80e1517e5a4/69990870240b4a2d75fa0568?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Edward III and the Hundred Years' War","description":"In this episode, we explore how King Edward III's claim to the French throne ignited the Hundred Years' War, a conflict driven by a refusal to accept a loss and an unachievable strategic objective. We also examine the complex medieval succession laws and the devastating consequences of this protracted conflict on both England and France.<br><br><br><b>Chapters</b><br>00:00 Introduction to the Hundred Years' War<br>01:04 Medieval Succession Laws and the French Throne<br>03:20 Edward III's Claim and Early Acceptance<br>07:05 Escalation and the War's Beginning<br>11:51 Edward's Leadership Failures<br>16:50 War's End and Lasting Impact","author_name":"History: Hits and Stories"}