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
English Power in Aquitaine Reception by the Inhabitants
The people of Aquitaine welcomed Eleanor’s new marriage to Henry II. For the local lords and inhabitants, it was often
Historical Notice of the English Power in Aquitaine
Henry II and His Marriage to Eleanor In 1152, Henry II, who had not yet become king of England, traveled
English Power in Aquitaine
Origin of English Control The English power in Aquitaine began with the marriage of Henry II to Eleanor of Aquitaine,
Historical Notice of the English Power in Aquitaine
The history of England’s possessions in France, particularly in the region of Aquitaine, is often overlooked by general readers. These
Froissart and Commines Two Approaches to History
Jean Froissart and Philippe de Commines were both important chroniclers of the Middle Ages, but their approaches to history were
Commines’ Unique Position
Philippe de Commines held a rare and powerful position in late fifteenth-century Europe. He first served Charles the Bold and
Scope of Commines’ Memoirs
Philippe de Commines wrote extensively about the political events of his time, producing memoirs that remain valuable historical sources. The