37.1 History of Burgundy, French Civil War in 1400's

A History of Europe, Key Battles

Carl Rylett

History

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🗓️ 30 June 2017

⏱️ 36 minutes

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A History of Burgundy through the centuries. Civil war and the assassination of John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy leaves France vulnerable to invasion by King Henry V of England and helps lead to defeat at Agincourt in 1415

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0:40.3	The Today, Burgundy is known as a region of France, famous for its excellent wines.
1:07.0	But if events in history had turned out differently, then it is quite possible
1:12.3	that Burgundy would now be a separate nation. Six centuries ago, the Duchy of Burgundy
1:18.2	enjoyed considerable wealth and power, rivaling the neighbouring kingdoms of France and England.
1:24.5	Some of the finest musicians, artists and architects of the times were brought to the Burgundian capital Dijon, where the artistic legacy still graces the city.
1:38.3	As well as Burgundy, another subject of this podcast is the story of the last years of the
1:46.2	Hundred Years' War. In England, the most well-known events in this long-running conflict
1:51.9	were great victories on the battlefield against the French, such as Cressy, Poitier and Agincourt.
1:58.8	Yet if there was a final victor, it was undeniably the French,
2:03.1	who by 1453 had pushed their English back across the sea.
2:09.3	So how did this happen?
2:12.1	Welcome to a history of Europe, Key Battles, the Battle of Castillon and the end of the Hundred Years' War, 1453.
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