Cassell's History of England, Vol. 1 (of 8) From the Roman Invasion to the Wars of the Roses
CHAPTER XXXI.
EDWARD III. (_concluded_).
Siege of Calais--Battle of Neville's Cross--Capture of the Scottish King--Institution of the Garter--The Black Death--Disturbances in France excited by the King of Navarre--Battle of Poitiers--The King of France taken Prisoner and brought to England--Disorders in France--Affairs in Scotland--Fresh Invasion of France--The Peace of Bretigny--Return of King John to France--Disorders of that Kingdom--The Free Companies--Expedition of the Black Prince into Castile--Fresh Campaign in France--Decline of the English Power there--Death of the Black Prince--Death of Edward III.--Character of his Reign and State of the Kingdom 420