"It is to thee, Jeanne, that I address myself; and I tell thee that thy King is a heretic and schismatic." Putting the King of France on trial in
English Anxious to Wrap Up Joan of Arc Affair
They wanted Joan's confession that would dishonor the French. Religeous advantages, too, would have been a nice bonus.Continuing Joan of Arc's Trial
Joan of Arc’s Trial Begins
Prosecution employs priest to hear Joan's Confession while notaries secretly take down statements to use against her in court.Continuing Joan of
Joan of Arc’s Trial and Execution
This series has eight easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Joan of Arc Captured.IntroductionFrom the English side the shame of
Decisive Battle of Crecy
Today's installment concludes Battles that Began The Hundred Years War,our selection from Froissart's Chronicles by Sir John Froissart published in
English Longbowmen Decimate French Knights
The King replied, "Is my son dead, unhorsed, or so badly wounded that he cannot support himself?"Continuing Battles that Began The Hundred Years
French Knights’ Fatal Mistake
There is no man -- unless he had been present -- that can imagine or describe truly the confusion of that day; especially the bad management and
They Arrive at Crécy
The army set about furbishing and repairing their armor, and the King gave a supper that evening to the earls and barons of his army, where they made
Battles that Began The 100 Years War
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Naval Battle of Sluys.IntroductionThe sea fight of Sluys began the