How the Black Prince Entertained the French King
The Prince’s Respect
After the battle, the Black Prince treated the captured French king with great respect. He personally served the king at supper, showing...
Consequences of the Battle of Poitiers
A Major French Defeat
The Battle of Poitiers was a severe loss for France. Many French knights and soldiers were killed, and the king was...
The English Return to Bordeaux
Caring for Prisoners and Riches
After the battle, the English army had many prisoners and valuable treasures. They could not move quickly because they had...
A Complex and Evolving Structure
The buildings in this area have gone through many changes over time. There has been so much modification and rebuilding that it is clear...
Hidden Passages Connecting to Tower N
The spiral stairway in the turret was not an isolated structure. It was connected to Tower N by a series of narrow, vaulted passages....
Stairway Turret Structure and Purpose
Section E was a stairway turret, a round tower that contained a spiral ramp instead of steps. This inclined plane wrapped around a central...
