Cassell's History of England, Vol. 1 (of 8) From the Roman Invasion to the Wars of the Roses
CHAPTER XXX.
THE REIGN OF EDWARD III.
The Regency--War with Scotland--Edward is Baffled--Peace with Scotland, and Death of Bruce--Kent's Conspiracy--Overthrow of Mortimer--Edward assumes Authority--Relations with Scotland--Balliol Invades Scotland--Battle of Dupplin Moor--Edward supports Balliol--Battle of Halidon Hill--Scottish Heroines--Preparations for War with France--The Claims of Edward--Real Causes of the Quarrel--Alliances and Counter-Alliances--Edward Lands in Flanders--Is Deserted by his Allies and Returns to England--Battle of Sluys--Dispute with Stratford--The Breton Succession Question--Renewal of the War--Derby in Guienne--Edward Lands in Normandy--Battle of Creçy 387