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 | 83 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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The House of Croy had a dramatic rise over the course of the 15th Century. Beginning as Banneret Lords in Picardy, through their closeness with the Dukes of Burgundy, they gained immense riches, vast lands, and significant power. As Philip the Good a... more
In the 1440s, the Burgundian Court began to be rocked by a question: should Burgundy align itself with England or France?
Time Period Covered: 1444-1454
Notable People: Philip the Good, Isabella of Portugal, Charles the Bold, King Charles VII, Isab... more
Charles VII and his son Louis had a strained relationship to say the very least, and the Dauphin was eager to escape his father's court and head to Dauphine. Distance would not mend things between father and son, and before long, the Prince was fleei... more
Throughout the reigns of all the Burgundian Dukes so far, they have been constantly trying to expand their influence over the Church in the Low Countries. In the mid-1450s, Philip the Good would take that project as far as it had ever gone by placing... more
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- A historical podcast of unquestionable quality
I consider myself to have a good general knowledge of European history, but this podcast allowed me, in the most engaging and entertaining way, to discover a much-overlooked aspect of late medieval history (The Burgundian State) that has impacted modern history to this day (Hundred Years' War, Habsburg rise, birth of Switzerland, Eighty Years' War, Wars of Louis XIV, etc.) and which could easily have resulted in another great country between France and Germany.
I highly recommend it; the resea... more
Apple Podcasts5AleksDst
Canada8 months ago Not bad at all for an often overlooked bit of history
Podcast Addict5a year 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!
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United Kingdom2 years ago - Obsessed
Very well researched and a perfect companion to someone beginning their masters!
Apple Podcasts5@Fakename
United States2 years 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
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The show centers on late medieval Burgundy, tracing how the Valois Dukes built a powerful, culturally influential state between France and the Holy Roman Empire and how it eventually fractured. Episodes explore dynastic politics, diplomacy, court culture, ecclesiastical strategy, and military conflicts, with a strong emphasis on political intrigue, statecraft, art patronage, and competing narratives within the Burgundian world. Notable threads include the shifting loyalties among France, England, and the Holy Roman Empire, the role of marriage alliances, religious diplomacy, and the use of spectacle and patronage to project power. The host consistently weaves detailed historical context with vivid portraits of key figures, making complex me... more
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