Chapter VI

THE ENGLISH AND THEIR ENEMIES (A.D. 1272-1485).

The Long-bow and its origin, Welsh rather than Norman.--Its
rivalry with the Cross-bow.--Edward I and the Battle of
Falkirk.--The bow and the pike.--Battle of Bannockburn
and its lessons.--The French Knighthood and the English
Archery.--Battle of Cressy.--Battle of Poictiers.--Du
Guesclin and the English reverses.--Battle of Agincourt.--
The French wars, 1415-1453.--Battle of Formigny.--Wars of
the Roses.--King Edward IV and his generalship.--Barnet
and Tewkesbury.--Towton and Ferrybridge 96-123