The French Royal Family
To understand this claim, we must look at the royal family of France. King Philip IV of France, also known […]
Background of the Conflict
During the reign of King Edward II of England, there was another attempt by France to weaken English control over
Edward I and the French Deception
One of the few setbacks in Edward I’s rule over Aquitaine occurred due to a clever piece of bad faith
Rebellion in Gascony and Intervention by Castile
Even after Simon de Montfort was removed from his government in Gascony, unrest continued. The local barons, dissatisfied with English
Poitou and the Limits of French Expansion
Even after the death of Arthur of Brittany and the forfeiture of John’s claims, Aquitaine remained under English control. The
The Fate of Arthur of Brittany
Arthur of Brittany, the young grandson of Henry II, played a central role in the political struggles of the late
Continuity of English Rule
Despite revolts and local unrest, Aquitaine remained attached to the English crown. Even after the loss of Normandy, which had
Sirventets Poetry as a Political Tool
In medieval Aquitaine, culture and politics were closely linked, often in surprising ways. One of the most important examples was
Acquitain Nobility and Their Strategy
The knights and barons of Aquitaine played a central role in the ongoing unrest during the reign of Henry II.
The Desire for Independence
Although the people of Aquitaine generally preferred the rule of the English over that of the French king, they still