39.3 Battle of Nancy 1477, Fall of Burgundy
The Burgundian Wars 1474-1477. Charles the Bold of Burgundy captures the Duchy of Lorraine. But he faces fierce resistance from his neighbours who form an alliance called the League of Constance, whic...
29 Sep 201729min
39.2 Burgundy in the 1470's
Charles the Bold of Burgundy imposes his will on the citizens of Low Countries but, in so doing, creates resentment. Meanwhile, stoked by Louis XI of France, tensions rise between Charles and the Swis...
22 Sep 201725min
39.1 Western Europe in late 1400's
Survey of Western European powers around 1460's, including England, France, Burgundy, Switzerland, Savoy, and the major antagonists; King Louis XI of France (pictured) and Duke Philip the Good of Burg...
15 Sep 201727min
38.2 The Hussite Wars 1419-1434
The Hussite Wars; a series of crusades in the Kingdom of Bohemia (Czech Republic) against religious dissidents, prepared to go to war to protect their religious freedoms against the Catholic Churchwww...
18 Aug 201730min
38.1 Early History of Bohemia (Czech Republic)
Early History of Bohemia (approx modern day Czech Republic). The Golden Age of Prague (pictured) under Emperor Charles IV, and execution of Jan Hus for alleged heresy, which triggered the Hussite Wars...
11 Aug 201728min
37.4 Battle of Castillon 1453, End of the Hundred Years War
Culmination of the Hundred Years War at the Battle of Castillon 1453. The French rapidly advance into English-held territory in Normandy and Aquitaine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
21 Juli 201725min
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, concent...
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 ...
7 Juli 201733min
