From Le Crotoy on the Somme to Macon on the Saone, an Iron Curtain has descended across the Kingdom; a Cold War is being waged between King Charles VII of France and Duke Philip the Good of Burgundy. The Peace of Arras seems as fragile as is has ever been. Time Period Covered: 1459-1461 NotableContinue reading “Episode 71: The Boiling Point”
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Episode 70: Fathers and Sons
The arrival of Dauphin Louis at the Burgundian Court has only caused the already heightened tensions between France and Burgundy to heighten further. As Philip plays host to the King’s son, his own is finding himself ever more alienated, meanwhile the King is preparing to strike a blow against the power of the French magnates.Continue reading “Episode 70: Fathers and Sons”
Supplemental 9: Joan of Arc Part 4 – The Myth
Joan of Arc is gone, but she certainly is not forgotten. In this episode we’ll explore the legend of Joan of Arc as well as the legacy of the Maid. Left: A contemporary depiction of Joan of Arc, although one likely made by someone who never met Joan on account of the dress. Center: AContinue reading “Supplemental 9: Joan of Arc Part 4 – The Myth”
Episode 42: Joan of Arc Part 3 – The Martyr
Joan of Arc’s run of uninterrupted successes stalled before the walls of Paris in September 1429. Now there were those in the Court of Charles VII who wanted to sideline the Maid, but Joan was determined to continue the fight. Time Period Covered: 1429-1431 Notable People: Joan of Arc, Charles VII, Georges de la Tremoille, Pierre CauchonContinue reading “Episode 42: Joan of Arc Part 3 – The Martyr”
Episode 41: Joan of Arc Part 2 – The Militant
Joan of Arc had arrived at the Dauphin’s court claiming that she would relieve the Siege of Orleans and lead the prince to Reims to be crowned. After successfully chasing the English away from Orleans, it was time to get Charles VII his crown. Time Period Covered: 1429 Notable People: Joan of Arc, Charles VII, John IIContinue reading “Episode 41: Joan of Arc Part 2 – The Militant”
Episode 40: Joan of Arc Part 1 – The Maid
The fortunes of the Dauphin were at a low point, Brittany had capitulated to the English, Maine had been conquered, and now Orleans was under threat. The collapse of Charles’ cause seemed imminent, but he would receive a second wind when a peasant girl named Joan arrived at his court claiming to be sent byContinue reading “Episode 40: Joan of Arc Part 1 – The Maid”
