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”
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Episode 36: Bedford, Bourges, and Beyond
The King is dead, long live the King…whoever that might be. After the deaths of Henry V of England and Charles VI of France, the Duke of Bedford took the lead in continuing the Lancastrian conquest of France. Bedford’s opponent, Charles VII, led a rump state in the south, known derisively as the Kingdom ofContinue reading “Episode 36: Bedford, Bourges, and Beyond”
Episode 35: Disinherited
With the Treaty of Troyes, the English and Burgundians have come together to defeat the Dauphinists. But that’s easier said than done, once the actual work of war and conquest began, difficulties popped up almost immediately. Time Period Covered: 1421-1422 Notable People: Philip the Good, Henry V of England, Charles VI of France, Charles VII of France,Continue reading “Episode 35: Disinherited”
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”
Supplemental 4: The Civil War of Words – Burgundian Propaganda and Symbolism
I’ve been saying for a while that the Burgundians used propaganda and public relations much more effectively than their opponents. In this episode I’ll explore how they did that and what it meant. For more on Burgundian Propaganda check out the work of Dr. Emily J. Hutchison. Time Period Covered: 1401-1419 Left: This badge from theContinue reading “Supplemental 4: The Civil War of Words – Burgundian Propaganda and Symbolism”
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”
Grand Dukes of the West 