CHARLES V, who ruled 1364-1380, is known by the surname "the Wise." He was a great statesman because he was a good judge of men to carry out his plans, and of times when his plans should be at tempted. His reign saw the beginning of the second period of the Hundred Years' War, and although not himself a good warrior, owing to feebleness of body, he yet succeeded in driving England almost completely out of France, largely owing to his choice of Ber trand Du Guesclin as his general. This was a great benefit to his country, for it gave the nation a breath ing-space in which to build up her resources.