英法百年战争.ppt

Chapter III ?The decline of Feudalism in England The Second Half of the Hundred Years’ War Decline of Feudalism in England England experienced a shorter period of feudalism than most Asian nations. Feudalism came into being with the Norman Conquest and showed clear signs of declining in the fourteenth century. The Hundred Years’ War(1337-1453) QuestionⅠ: What are the factors contributing to the outbreak of the War? a.? Conflict between England and France as both wanted to enlarge their spheres of influence with the appearance of Parliament. b.? The English King’s desire to regain the lost territory. ? c. Dispute over succession to the French throne Edward III (1327-1377 AD) Edward III was 15 years old when he succeeded his father. For the first three years, his mother and her lover Mortimer who ruled in his name. when he became old enough, he took over the power and arrested his mother and Mortimer. in 1337, Edward III launched the war against the French. The Second Half of the Hundred Years’ War Richard II (1377→1399) ? was the son of Edward the Black Prince, as king at the age of only ten. — 1381,put down of the peasant uprising — 1388,Merciless Parliament. —1389 moderate king The peasant uprising(1381) Direct cause: the poll tax imposed upon poor peasants to finance the Hundred Years’ War. Heroes: John Ball—a churchman, advocated for social equality and justice. Wat Tyler—the most important military leader of the peasant uprising . Result: failed! Important Time:1399 Henry Bolingbroke returned. Henry was claimed as legitimate descendant of Henry of Lancaster. Henry became king Henry Ⅳ and started a new dynasty—the House of Lancaster Richard died mysteriously . Important Time:1399 Henry Bolingbroke returned. Henry was claimed as legitimate descendant of Henry of Lancaster. Henry became king Henry Ⅳ and started a new dynasty—the House of Lancaster Richard died mysteriously . Henry IV(1399-1413) Henry IV was born at Bolingbroke in 1