On this day in the Hundred Years War
Book Launch: On this day in the Hundred Years War I am delighted to announce the launch of my latest book. On this day in the Hundred Years War is the second in my On…
The Sack of Narbonne by the Black Prince
The Sack of Narbonne the Black Prince, 10th November 1355 The chevauchee of the Black Prince in 1355 was a far reaching assault through southern France. From its starting point in Bordeaux, the Anglo-Gascon army…
Assassination of Louis, Duc d’Orleans
Source Material: Assassination of Louis, duke of Orléans The duke was in Paris on a Wednesday night which was the Feast of Pope Saint Clement, and after dinner on that day, at about seven o’clock,…
Battle of Roosebeke
Battle of Roosebeke The Battle of Roosebeke was fought between the Flemish and the Royal French army on 27 November 1382. It was the result of several Flemish towns breaking away and attempting to become…
Marriage of King Edward III to Philippa of Hainault
The Marriage of King Edward III to Philippa of Hainault took place at York Minister in 1328. A diplomatic marriage, it had been arranged by Queen Isabella to sure up support for the deposing of…
Coronation of Catherine of Valois at Westminster Abbey
Coronation of Catherine of Valois at Westminster Abbey, 23rd February 1421 The Treaty of Troyes had secured Henry V the Regency of France in lieu of Charles VI, along with being named as heir to…
The Harelle
The Harelle On 17 January 1382, a series of new taxes were published by the Council in France. It was a tax in the usual form, the gabelle, to take effect on the 1 March…
John Wycliffe’s teachings
John Wycliffe John Wycliffe was a theologian, priest and reformer. A seminary professor at the University of Ocford, he theorised a series of ideas about how the church ought to be reformed. His ideas were…
Retrial of Joan of Arc
In 1450 King Charles VII instructed Guillaume Bouillé, a theologigan, to open an inquiry into the trial of Joan of Arc. This inquiry was relatively short. It interviewed just seven witnesses, and when it was…
Louis de Male agrees a treaty with France
Louis de Mále, Count of Flanders, concluded a treaty with King John II of France, 14th July 1351 Louis de Mále was the Count of Flanders. As such, he was a much coveted ally in…