I'm off gallivanting in France. I'll be back soon with new episodes.
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Episode 93 - Strengths and Weaknesses
In this episode, we explore the routier campaigns in the Auvergne and Champagne regions of France, and try to understand how effective institutions help the French, and how the English are still working out the kinks of being routiers. Mentioned in the episode: Kings and Generals episode on the Mongols Timeline: November 1358 Dury and Scott invade the Aisne Valley December 1358 25 - Dury and Scott capture and ransom the Comte de Roucy and his family March 1359 (early) D’aubricourt, Albrecht and Audley take Pont-sur-Seine (end of) Estates of the Languedoc April 1359 The routiers are ready to attack Reims (Dury and Scott from the north, d’Aubricourt, Albrecht and Audley from the south) May 1359 24 - Estates of Auvergne Thomas de la Marche sets up his headquarters at Saint-Pourçain (end) Knolles reaches Saint-Pourçain June 1359 The lieutenants of Champagne gather an army near Troyes 20 - Calveley near Puy-en-Velay 23 - Battle of Nogent-sur-Seine July 1359 Knolles and Calveley massacre Puy-en-Velay 29 - Knolles and Calveley reported 35 miles from Avignon August 1359 (early) Calveley cornered near Puy, then manages to escape; Knolles company retreats
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Episode 92 - Castles and fortifications
In this episode, we look at some aspects of how fortifications are defended and the changes that the Hundred Year's War brought on. Mentionned in the episode: Tod's Workshop
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Episode 91 - The Second Treaty of London
In this episode, King Jean and King Edward agree to a new treaty, one harsher than the previous. King Edward also holds weddings for two of his children. Meanwhile, as the Estates-General debates the new treaty, they also discuss a scheme from the King of Denmark. Afterwards, we quickly explore medieval currency. Dates: 1358 November: French fail to pay the first installment of King Jean’s ransom 1359 January: negotiations begin on Second Treaty of London March 24: The Second Treat of London is sealed by both Kings May 19: Wedding of Margaret and earl of Pembroke / Estates-General open 20: Wedding of John of Gaunt and Blanche of Lancaster June: Estates-General reject Second Treaty of London French Government negotiated with Waldemar III and Scottish delegations Edward begins preparations for war with France
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Episode 90 - Routiers in the Centre of France
We see the routiers through the eyes of Hugues de Montgeron. Band invade the Nivernais, Orléans and Auxerre, but are stopped in Burgundy and Champagne. 1358 April Archpriest hired by Marguerite de Flandres to defend Nevers May Bands take city and bridge of Meung June 24: Beaugency is taken October Robert Knolles enters Orléanais 31: the English take Chantecoq November Archpriest leaves Provence December: Hugh de Montgeron flees his hut in the woods and makes for Sens 1359 January 10: Knolles’ first assault on Auxerre 12: Knolles’ men get beaten at Troyes February: Hugh de Montgeron is called back to his Priory March 10: Auxerre falls to Robert Knolles Cardinals are robbed Fall
This show explores the history and times of the Hundred Years War, by an avid fan of History, storytelling, and historical reenactment.The Leopard and the Lily podcast explores this conflict of the late middle ages which pitted the Kings of England and the Kings of France.
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