The development of France from the early Middle Ages to the beginning of the modern period, focusing on the reigns of the Capetian dynasty and the Hundred Years’ War with England. The sources cover a wide range of topics, including the rise of the Capetian kings, the influence of feudalism, the impact of the Crusades and the Black Death, the emergence of national identity and the growth of cities and commerce. The text also describes the changing roles of women and the Church, as well as the rise of new technologies and intellectual ideas.
