INTERVIEW: The War That Wouldn’t End with UK Supreme Court Justice, Lord Jonathan Sumption

A war that raged for over a century — and decided the fate of Europe.

Lord Jonathan Sumption, UK Supreme Court justice and historian, joins Why Wars Happened to expose the brutal politics, shocking trials, and bloody battles of the Hundred Years’ War.

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to the Why Wars Happened History Podcast

00:50 Introducing Lord Jonathan Sumption

01:29 The Epic Journey of Writing About the 100 Years War

02:39 Challenges in Writing a Neutral History

04:29 Overview of the 100 Years War

10:54 Joan of Arc's Trial and Medieval Justice

14:31 Significant Battles and Figures

20:24 Impact on Civilians and the Aftermath

24:00 Debates and Unanswered Questions

29:21 Future Projects and Conclusion

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