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I've just finished reading Ian Mortimer book on King Edward III of Englan, "The Perfect King". Near the end, he mentions that if Edward had died in 1363 at the height of his success and power, he might be known today as Edward the Great. Instead, IOTL, he lingered on until 1377, suffering through the rise of Charles V of France, the loss of his wife, two eldest sons, eldest grandson and almost all his contiental gains, and the rise of Alice Perrers and others at court.

What do people here think? Does anyone think there's truth to Mortimer's words? And besides that, what else might have happened? Edward the Black Prince would become King Edward IV, perhaps he might avoid the Battle of Najera and/or the disease which killed him. Although I must admit, my opinion of the Black Prince has gone down since reading Mortimer's book. He describes him as having the military prowess of Edward I and III but the diplomatic tact of Edward II.

Any thoughts?
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