by Jack Le MoineEngland's first try for dominance in France fails. Continuing our series on France's Wars. Did you ever notice that in almost
France in The Crusades
by Jack Le MoineWith Europe on the offensive, these wars signify a new age has arrived. Continuing our series on France's Wars. Did you ever
Normandy Goes Back to France
Today's installment concludes Philip Breaks the Angevin Empire,our selection from John Lackland by Kate Norgate published in 1902. For works
Château Gaillard Falls to the French
The King, "as if a sword had struck him to the heart," spoke not a word, but rushed to his chamber; next morning he was nowhere to be
Philip Now Focuses on the Main Castle of the English
Château Gaillard was a fortress of far other importance than any of the castles which both parties had been so lightly winning, losing, and winning
Impact of Arthur’s Death
John's one remaining chance of holding Philip and the Bretons in check was to keep them in uncertainty whether Arthur were alive or dead.Continuing
King John Harried North and South
John knew not whom to trust; he could, in fact, trust no one; and herein lay the explanation of his restless movements, his unaccountable wanderings,
Philip Breaks the Angevin Empire
This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Eleanor of Aquitaine Intervenes .IntroductionThe Angevin Empire was the
The Third Crusade – 4
Today's installment concludes The Third Crusade,our selection by Henry Von Sybel.If you have journeyed through all of the installments of this