The Rapondi were Philip the Bold and John the Fearless’ favorite bankers. They funded everything from the day-to-day operations of the Burgundian Court to the Nicopolis Crusade to John’s armies in the Civil War. For more on the Rapondi Company check out Bart Lambert’s Book The City, The Duke, and Their Banker. Sources The City,Continue reading “Supplemental 6: The Rapondi Company and Ducal Finance”
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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 