{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/697412ce283ec80e1517e5a4/69990873240b4a2d75fa062f?\" 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 interpretation of a centuries-old treaty and his refusal to accept a political loss led to the devastating Hundred Years' War. We discuss the complexities of medieval succession laws, the political maneuvering between England and France, and the long-lasting consequences of Edward's strategic decisions.<br><br><br><b>Chapters</b><br>00:00 Introduction to the Hundred Years' War<br>01:04 Medieval Succession Laws<br>01:44 The French Throne Succession Dispute<br>05:02 Edward III's Claim and Escalation<br>11:58 The War Drags On<br>18:03 Edward's Leadership Failure","author_name":"History: Hits and Stories"}