The French “Reconquest”
•The two kings’ deaths ushered in the final stage of the 100 Years’ War [1422-1453].
–Even though in 1428 the military and political power seemed firmly in
British hands,
the French reversed the situation.
•In 1429, with the aid of the mysterious Joan of Arc, the French king, Charles VII, was able to raise the English siege of Orleans.
–This began the reconquest of the north of France.
