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Celebrating Victory
Triumph on the Battlefield
After the Battle of Poitiers, the English army celebrated a great victory. The French king and many nobles had been captured,...
English Archers’ Excellence
The Secret of Victory
At the Battle of Poitiers, the English army had a powerful advantage: their archers. These men were trained to use longbows...
The Heroic Sir John Chandos
A Distinguished Commander
Sir John Chandos was one of the most respected English knights during the Hundred Years’ War. He was a close companion of...
Acquitain Nobility and Their Strategy
The knights and barons of Aquitaine played a central role in the ongoing unrest during the reign of Henry II. They actively encouraged quarrels...
The Desire for Independence
Although the people of Aquitaine generally preferred the rule of the English over that of the French king, they still remembered the days when...
English Power in Aquitaine Reception by the Inhabitants
The people of Aquitaine welcomed Eleanor’s new marriage to Henry II. For the local lords and inhabitants, it was often safer to ally themselves...
Role of the Microregional Physician in Outpatient Care
A central figure in the outpatient department is the microregional physician. This doctor plays a leading role in providing medical care to the population...
Organization of the Obstetric and Gynaecological Microregion
The obstetric and gynaecological microregion is organized in a territory with a total population of about 17,000 to 18,000 people. It can also be...
Organization of the Village Health Microregion
The village health microregion is organized in one or several villages with a population of about 1,500 to 3,500 people. Its main purpose is...
Scholarly References and Intellectual Context
Modern scholarship has played an important role in understanding post-Byzantine religious art and engraving. Researchers such as D. Papastratos have studied Greek Orthodox religious...
