France

    Cards (8)

    • Edward had planned to invade France in 1468 and had raised taxes to pay for it but he abandoned these plans
    • in 1475 Edward again collected taxes as England expected a real and glorious war with France
    • Edward had robes made for his coronation as King of France
    • He had alliances with Burgundy and Brittany to combine their strength against the King of France
    • Brittany and Burgundy failed to provide the promised support leaving Edward isolated
    • Edward met Louis at Picquigny to agree a treaty. they came up with a 7 year truce, Edwards eldest daughter married Louis' son and France payed Edward a large payment to bribe his army home.
    • Louis payed £15,000 immediately and £10,000 per year
    • France got rid of their treaty once they made a treaty with Burgundy
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