The Hundred Years War, one of those wars that changed the very culture of the English people. During the time, the English crown had claims on the French throne, the most populous nation in Europe during the time. In 1337, the war began and eventually by the early 15th century, England owned more of France then France did. How would the world change though if the French were unsuccessful in fighting the English back? Would English as a language and culture even exist or would it blend with French?