After years of Civil War John the Fearless and Dauphin Charles met on a bridge over the Yonne River to make peace… Time Period Covered: 1418-1419 Notable People: John the Fearless, Charles VII of France, Henry V of England, Tanneguy du Chastel, Lady of Giac, Queen Isabeau, Jean Louvet, Nicolas Rolin Notable Events/Developments: English Conquest of Rouen, TreatyContinue reading “Episode 32: The Bridge of Montereau”
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Episode 31: The Manifesto
The Armagnac-Burgundian Civil War is at a fever pitch yet again. John the Fearless has launched a major expedition into the Ile de France while the Count of Armagnac struggles to maintain Armagnac control of Paris. Meanwhile, King Henry V of England has taken advantage of the chaos in France and launched another invasion ofContinue reading “Episode 31: The Manifesto”
Episode 30: Picking Up the Pieces
The Battle of Agincourt and death of Dauphin Louis upended many of the political arrangements of the past few years. The conflict between the Armagnacs and Burgundians continues, now without Louis of Guyenne to keep them in check. All the while the kings of England and Germany conspire to make their own advances at France’sContinue reading “Episode 30: Picking Up the Pieces”
Episode 29: Agincourt
After years of rising tension between England and France, the ambitious new English King Henry V decided that an expedition to Normandy was the panacea for his domestic troubles. Meanwhile in France, the squabbles between Dauphin, the Armagnacs, and the Burgundians hamstrung efforts for a united defense of the kingdom. Time Period Covered: 1415 Notable People: JohnContinue reading “Episode 29: Agincourt”
Episode 28: On the Outside Looking In
After the fall of the Cabochiens, John the Fearless fled Paris and left the city wide open for the Armagnacs to return. Now at the helm of government, the Armagnacs work to use France’s resources to settle their scores with the Duke of Burgundy. Time Period Covered: 1413-1415 Notable People: John the Fearless, Louis of Guyenne, JohnContinue reading “Episode 28: On the Outside Looking In”
Episode 27: Reform and Revolution
John the Fearless continues to be dominant in Paris, but with the Peace of Auxerre coming into effect, the Armagnacs are attempting to share in the Government of France once more. To ensure his power, John the Fearless courts the radicals of Paris and the Estates General, but soon the radicals develop a mind ofContinue reading “Episode 27: Reform and Revolution”
Episode 26: Armagnacs and Burgundians
After the first showdown with the League of Gien, John the Fearless managed to maintain his grip on power. But the Armagnacs are regrouping and the war is about to escalate as both parties court support from the King of England. Time Period Covered: 1410 – 1412 Notable People: John the Fearless, John Duke of Berry, CharlesContinue reading “Episode 26: Armagnacs and Burgundians”
Episode 25: The League of Gien
When John the Fearless left Paris for Liege in 1408, his position was shaky, but his return as a conquering hero quickly established his dominance over the capital. However, his enemies and rivals are beginning to unify, and the League of Gien poses a significant threat to his continued mastery of France. Time Period Covered: 1408Continue reading “Episode 25: The League of Gien”
Episode 24: The Fearless and the Pitiless
John the Fearless controls Paris, but his brother-in-law John of Bavaria is in the process of losing control of his territory, the Prince-Bishopric of Liege. To save John of Bavaria’s skin, John the Fearless will team up with his other brother-in-law William of Bavaria and leave France to his domestic enemies in order to secureContinue reading “Episode 24: The Fearless and the Pitiless”
Episode 23: Le Morte d’Orleans
The Duke of Orleans is dominant in Paris and he takes every opportunity to exclude his cousin John the Fearless from power. Seeing every opportunity vanish before his eyes, the Duke of Burgundy decides to take drastic steps and arranges for Louis of Orleans to be assassinated. But once the breach has been opened, canContinue reading “Episode 23: Le Morte d’Orleans”
Grand Dukes of the West 