And 116 years later, the Hundred Years War comes to an End. Time Period Covered: 1448-1453 Notable People: Charles VII of France, Henry VI of England, John of Orleans Count of Dunois, Arthur de Richemont Constable of France, John Talbot Earl of Shrewsbury, Edmund Beaufort Duke of Somerset Notable Events/Developments: Seizure of Fougeres, Breakdown of the Truce ofContinue reading “Episode 57: The End of the War”
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Episode 56: Truce or Dare
Believe it or not, the Hundred Years War is still going on, but now it’s become a bit on-again-off-again. The Truce of Tours, agreed to in 1444, gave both sides the chance to take a breath and prepare for the future, whatever that might hold. Time Period Covered: 1440-1448 Notable People: Charles VII of France, Henry VIContinue reading “Episode 56: Truce or Dare”
Episode 43: The Burgundian Union
The late 1420s and early 1430s saw the rapid expansion of the Burgundian State. In this episode we’ll trace the course of that expansion and explore just how the Duke of Burgundy was able to unite these disparate territories. Time Period Covered: 1430-1433 Notable People: Philip the Good, Jacqueline of Bavaria, Frank van Borselen, Philip of Saint-PolContinue reading “Episode 43: The Burgundian Union”
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”
Episode 39: Meanwhile Back in France
While Philip was occupied in Hainault, Holland, and Zeeland the Hundred Years War still raged in France. The steady advance of the English continues while the Dauphinists, consumed by internal conflict, attempt to stem the tide. Time Period Covered: 1424-1429 Notable People: Arthur de Richemont, Yolande of Aragon, Charles VII, Jean Louvet, Tanneguy du Chatel, Georges deContinue reading “Episode 39: Meanwhile Back in France”
Episode 38: The Battle for Holland
Philip the Good and his cousin Jacqueline of Bavaria are locked in a struggle for the Counties of Holland and Zeeland. But this conflict between cousins is only one part of the partisan clash between the Hook and Cod Factions which has been going on for decades. Now the dynastic and factional strife has combinedContinue reading “Episode 38: The Battle for Holland”
Episode 37: Matrimonial Mayhem and Havoc in Hainaut
Jacqueline of Bavaria is back in the Low Countries with a new husband. While Philip the Good, John IV of Brabant, and John the Pitiless are all arrayed against her, the Countess of Hainaut-Holland-Zeeland is going to fight for her Counties and now she has the English backing her up…right? Time Period Covered: 1421-1425 Notable People: PhilipContinue reading “Episode 37: Matrimonial Mayhem and Havoc in Hainaut”
Grand Dukes of the West 