37.3 French Recovery Begins (100 Years War)
The English fail to capture Orleans, famously defended by Joan of Arc. Charles the Dauphin makes gains against the English and is crowned at the Cathedral of Reims. Philip the Good, meanwhile, concentrates on building up his Duchy of Burgundy. In 1435 the Treaty of Arras is signed between France and Burgundy - a major diplomatic defeat for the English Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Juli 201726min
37.2 The English Kingdom in France
After the death of Henry V, the English, under the leadership of John Duke of Burgundy, attempt to consolidate their hold on northern France and push into the south. Resistance forms in France around Charles the Dauphin. Also involved is Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy (pictured) although his main focus of attention is in his own lands to the east. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Juli 201733min
37.1 History of Burgundy, French Civil War in 1400's
A History of Burgundy through the centuries. Civil war and the assassination of John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy leaves France vulnerable to invasion by King Henry V of England and helps lead to defeat at Agincourt in 1415 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Juni 201734min
36.2 Battle of Agincourt 1415
Agincourt 1415 - the most famous battle of The Hundred Years War. An army led by King Henry V of England achieves a resounding victory over the French Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Maj 201720min
36.1 Hundred Years War, Build-up to Agincourt 1415
Relations between England and France after the Battle of Poitiers 1356 and in the lead-up to the Battle of Agincourt 1415. I briefly cover the reigns of Kings Richard II and Henry IV of England, and Charles V and Charles VI of France Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Maj 201721min
35.4 Battle of Grunwald/Tannenberg 1410
The Battle of Grunwald/Tanneberg 1410 - an important battle in the history of Poland and the Baltic Region. Fought between the Teutonic Knights with guest crusaders on one side and on the other, a combined Polish/Lithuanian army. Also discussed is the battle's aftermath and its relevance today Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Maj 201733min
35.3 Battle of Grunwald 1410 Part 3, Lithuania
In the 14th century Lithuania became a major European power under the leadership of Algirdas, his brother Kęstutis, and their respective sons Jogaila and Vytautas (pictured), This episode describes Lithuania and her relations with the Teutonic Knights leading up to the Battle of Grunwald 1410 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Apr 201720min
35.2 Teutonic Knights and Medieval Poland
Struggle for Pomerania and Danzig/Gdansk between the native population, Teutonic knights and Kingdom of Poland. Teutonic knights move base to Marienberg. King Casimir the Great of Poland. Dynastic union of Poland and Lithuania in 1390's. Includes quotes from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. Picture: Marienburg/Malbork fortress (visitmalbork.pl) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Apr 201729min
