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The Fierce Fighting Around the King
During the Battle of Poitiers, many great lords and knights fought bravely near the King of France. Among them were the Lord of Pertney...
The Recovery of Lord Berkeley
After the battle, John of Helenes carefully placed the wounded Lord Berkeley back on his horse. He made sure the knight was handled gently...
The Escape of John of Helenes
After the battle, many men were captured and later ransomed. Around the same time, a squire from Picardy, named John of Helenes, had fled...
Strict Observance of the Surrender Terms
The conditions of the surrender were carried out very strictly by the Count de Dunois. He made sure that the promises given to the...
The Beginning of the Campaign
The first important action led by the Count de Dunois was the siege of Blaye. This town was taken quickly, within only a few...
The French Advance into Aquitaine
Charles VII decided to send an army to invade Aquitaine. He placed it under the command of the famous Dunois. This marked an important...
The Limits of Church Power
Although the power of the church was very great and its influence spread across society, it could not completely stop the growth of human...
The Strong Organization of the Church
The church was much better organized than the nobles, and this gave it a great advantage in power. While the nobles often acted separately...
Power Without Order
Outside the influence of the church, there was often no clear system of law or organized authority. Instead, society was ruled by brute force...
Achievements in the Struggle Against Infectious
Achievements in the Struggle Against Infectious and Parasitic Diseases in the People’s Republic of Bulgaria
The People’s Republic of Bulgaria has made great progress in...
