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Episode 34: The Treaty of Troyes

In the wake of the assassination of John the Fearless, the Burgundians came to the conclusion that no peace could be made with the Dauphin. Instead the Duke of Burgundy and his followers decided to throw their lot in with the English and sign the controversial Treaty of Troyes. Time Period Covered: 1419-1420 Notable People: Philip theContinue reading “Episode 34: The Treaty of Troyes”

Episode 33: The Next Generation Season 2

Between 1415 and 1419, the third generation of Burgundians came to power in the Low Countries. In this episode we’ll explore the early careers of the grandchildren of Philip the Bold: Philip the Good, Jacqueline of Bavaria, John IV of Brabant, and Philip of Saint-Pol. Time Period Covered: 1415-1421 Notable People: Philip the Good, Jacqueline of Bavaria,Continue reading “Episode 33: The Next Generation Season 2”

Episode 32: The Bridge of Montereau

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”

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”