A History of Europe

A History of Europe

A podcast on European conflicts from the perspective of each side to provide an alternative to the traditional national narratives. Going chronologically from the Ancient Greeks onwards I described to some extent how each battle was won or lost by particular decisions, tactics, technology or fortune. But the aim of each main narrative will be to place each battle in the context of the overall history of Europe.

New series on the Interwar Years 1918-1945 begins 18th July 2025

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33.1 Battle of Poitiers 1356, Hundred Years War

33.1 Battle of Poitiers 1356, Hundred Years War

Edward the Black Prince, son of King Edward III of England, wins the Battle of Poitiers 1356. The French King, John II, is captured and ransomed, while civil war erupts in his kingdom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Feb 201720min

32.1 Battle of Crecy 1346, Hundred Years War

32.1 Battle of Crecy 1346, Hundred Years War

The Battle of Crecy was the first major land battle of the Hundred Years War - an important victory for the English and a landmark moment in European military history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Feb 201722min

31.1 Battle of Sluys 1340. Hundred Years War

31.1 Battle of Sluys 1340. Hundred Years War

One of the greatest naval battles of the European Middle Ages, the English victory at The Battle of Sluys, fought at the coast of Flanders, was crucial to starting The Hundred Years Warwww.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Jan 201719min

30.2 Hundred Years War Introduction Part 2

30.2 Hundred Years War Introduction Part 2

King Edward III of England declares war on France to begin The Hundred Years Warwww.historyeurope.netPicture: King Edward III of England Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Dec 201617min

30.1 Hundred Years War Introduction Part 1

30.1 Hundred Years War Introduction Part 1

Background to The Hundred Years War (1337-1453). Thirteenth century France thrives; King Philip IV the Fair of France; Avignon Papacy beginswww.historyeurope.netPicture: Philip IV of France Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Dec 201630min

29.3 Battle of Rio Salado, Gibraltar Crusades (Rio Salado Part 3)

29.3 Battle of Rio Salado, Gibraltar Crusades (Rio Salado Part 3)

The Battle of Rio Salado 1340 and the subsequent Siege of Algeciras were the key moments in the struggle for the Straits of Gibraltar between Christian Spain, Muslim North Africa and the Sultanate of Granada, the last remaining Muslim state in Iberiawww.historyeurope.netPicture: Battle of Rio Salado Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Sep 201618min

29.2 Gibraltar Crusades, Castile, Granada and Morocco (Rio Salado Part 2)

29.2 Gibraltar Crusades, Castile, Granada and Morocco (Rio Salado Part 2)

The Gibraltar Crusades is the name given to the struggle for control of the Straits between Spain and Morocco in the 13th and 14th centuries. Castile and the Marinid dynasty of Morocco fought each other and Granada, the last Muslim state in Iberia.www.historyeurope.netPicture: Remnants of the city of al-Mansoura, constructed by the Marinids during their siege of Tlemcen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Aug 201618min

29.1 Thirteenth Century Spain (Rio Salado Part 1)

29.1 Thirteenth Century Spain (Rio Salado Part 1)

After the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa 1212 the Christians of Iberia, especially the Castillians, are able to conquer much territory from the Muslims. Plus an overview of thirteenth century Spainwww.historyeurope.netPicture: Fernando III of Castille Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Aug 201621min

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