Grand Dukes of the West: A History of Valois Burgundy
Josh ZuckerThe story of Valois Burgundy is one of the most exciting of the Late Middle Ages. The four Valois Dukes of Burgundy used political intrigue, calculated splendor, economic power, and good old-fashioned violence to forge a state out of the many Duchies and Counties between France and the Holy Roman Empire. During Burgundy's height its Dukes were seen by many as the equals of Kings and Emperors and t... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 69 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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And 116 years later, the Hundred Years War comes to an End.
Time Period Covered: 1448-1453
Notable People: Charles VII of France, Henry VI of England, John of Orleans Count of Dunois, Arthur de Richemont Constable of France, John Talbot Earl of Shr... more
Believe it or not, the Hundred Years War is still going on, but now it's become a bit on-again-off-again. The Truce of Tours, agreed to in 1444, gave both sides the chance to take a breath and prepare for the future, whatever that might hold.
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In the mid-1440s, Frederick III the King of Germany and Duke Philip the Good entered into negotiations over the prospect of giving the Duke a crown. While Frederick pictured simply elevating one of Philip's territories from Duchy to Kingdom, the Duke... more
After adding the Duchies of Brabant and Limburg and the Counties of Hainault, Holland, Zeeland, and Namur to his domains, Philip the Good set his sights on the Duchy of Luxembourg. But the Duke of Burgundy wasn't the only with designs on the Duchy.
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Not bad at all for an often overlooked bit of history
Podcast Addict56 months agovrkunza- Excellent Other Than the Pronunciations!
Excellent podcast; very thorough, well-researched, professional and well-sourced. My only request is to please check some pronunciations of place names!
Apple Podcasts5Red Claire
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Very well researched and a perfect companion to someone beginning their masters!
Apple Podcasts5@Fakename
United Statesa year ago - Good balance of narrative and historical detail
Does a good job of balancing historical facts and context with moving through the narrative at a reasonable pace. Some history podcasts descend into a list of names, places and dates - but without historical context or a strong narrative. Others provide an overall narrative that seems to gloss over the uncertainties of the sources and moves too fast to be credible. This podcast takes on the difficult challenge of providing both a history of the region of Valois Burgundy and enough context on the... more
Apple Podcasts5Bobert the ruler of allUnited Statesa year ago - Good detailed story
Good story, very detailed, well spread over the episodes. Pronunciation of some names and towns are sometimes - understandably - weird, but the show notes always help. I love the summary in these notes too, as for the recommendations of other historical channels. The tone of voice and reading timbre (instead of speaking or a dialogue) makes it very hard for me to follow along though, forcing me to rewind quite often. Perhaps the dense packed information (and my own issues with memory and concent... more
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Focusing on the storied history of the Valois Dukes of Burgundy, episodes often explore the intricate political maneuvers, cultural influences, and significant events that defined this powerful late medieval state. With a mix of thorough research and engaging narrative, the content highlights pivotal figures, alliances, and conflicts—particularly the intertwining power dynamics between Burgundy, France, and the Holy Roman Empire. The exploration of themes such as political intrigue, economic strategies, and military engagements offers listeners valuable insights into a captivating yet often overlooked period of history, making it ideal for history enthusiasts and those interested in European medieval politics.
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