The Hundred Years' War was a series of conflicts between the English and French monarchies that lasted for over 100 years. The war was fought over who would rule the French throne, and resulted in the eventual victory of the French.
The Wars of the Roses (1455–1485)
The Wars of the Roses was a series of civil wars fought between two branches of the English royal family, the House of York and the House of Lancaster. The war resulted in the victory of the House of Lancaster, and the establishment of the Tudor dynasty.
The Italian Wars (1494–1559)
The Italian Wars were a series of conflicts fought in Italy between various European powers. The wars were fought for control of territory in Italy, and resulted in the eventual dominance of Spain and France.
The French Wars of Religion (1562–1598)
The French Wars of Religion were a series of civil wars fought in France between Catholics and Protestants. The wars resulted in the eventual victory of the Catholics, and the establishment of a Catholic monarchy in France.
The Anglo-Spanish War (1585–1604)
The Anglo-Spanish War was a conflict fought between England and Spain. The war was fought for control of the seas, and resulted in the eventual victory of England.
The Thirty Years' War (1618–1648)
The Thirty Years' War was a series of conflicts fought in Europe between various Protestant and Catholic states. The war was fought for religious and political reasons, and resulted in the eventual victory of the Protestants.