What amuses me the most about Hugh Despenser the Younger is that he was in the camp of Edward’s opponents (those who were responsible for executing Gaveston), was disliked by Edward for the most part of his life (they knew each other for ages), always was a hotheaded bully and somehow managed to became so important to the king that he’d stayed by Hugh’s side till the very end. Thank you for pointing out that Gaveston and Despenser were in fact very different. Most of the documentaries, novels or TV seem to view Hugh as Gaveston 2.0.
@historyslifestories373
6 ай бұрын
Many thanks for your comment, you are absolutely right, Despenser and Gaveston were very different, in fact Isabella viewed them both very differently, she absolutely loathed Despenser, so much so she took great pleasure in watching the younger Despenser die in the manner that he did. 😉🙏👍
@kamillavalter
6 ай бұрын
@@historyslifestories373 yeah, it seems that Isabella didn’t mind Gaveston or Damory, her problem wasn’t that her husband had favorites, her problem was Hugh himself. She said many times that she was afraid of him, and considering Hugh used to go around threatening people we can assume that he threatened Isabella as well. The man was completely unhinged.
@whanuipuru4446
Жыл бұрын
I like the fact that the Narrator has used real castles and other landscapes thar give this video a genuine degree of authenticity and interesting narrative. Well done!
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks, I do like to travel to some of the places that are central to the video (gives me a good excuse anyway 😉). It’s incredible how many castles are actually still intact in Britain, Wales has over 300. 👍🙏
@whanuipuru4446
Жыл бұрын
@historyslifestories373 I find that most interesting to know that so many castles still are in use in Great Britain. I presume many would be run by the National Trust and of course by families that may have inherited the castle. Must be very expensive to maintain. The castle of Caerphilly just gobsmacked me. The location is ingenious. To know that you actually visit the castles and the locations is fascinating. You really do tremendous research. I'm a New Zealander and never traveled overseas- yet. We don't have architectures that span hundreds of years so it's awe inspiring to see your videos. Thank you so very much.
@Brembelia
Жыл бұрын
Yes. Fascinating and very well done. Thank you.
@janettetimms8650
Жыл бұрын
💯
@TheSimidog
Жыл бұрын
@@historyslifestories373sorry to be a pedantic but your Welsh pronunciation could do with some coaching. It's not CARE philly. Try rhyming the Cae with tie.
@catladyfromky4142
Жыл бұрын
It's quite telling that the "she wolf" queens (wives of Edward 2 and Henry 6) were simply strong wives of very weak kings. They used the same tricks to keep order that kings and their families had done for centuries, but they were maligned for it. One could argue that they helped maintain stability when their husbands were not doing their jobs.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
You are quite right Cat Lady, the wife of Henry VI would be a good one to do I think, thanks for the comment.
@whanuipuru4446
Жыл бұрын
It's the misogyny and prejudice that females always get dealt with in history. Women like Cleopatra VI and Isabella of Aquitaine who were exceptional rulers gifted with statemanship, political savvy and high intelligence were given a bad press by male historians and male contemporaries. I think it's jealousy and envy that these incredible women inspired and fear of their powers.
@gingerkid1048
Жыл бұрын
Matilda and Eleanor also come to mind. Though Henry II wasn’t a weak ruler like the others.
@jonrosell6971
Жыл бұрын
Or one could much more easily argue that she was just homophobic and conspired with her lover to have her husband and his lover murdered. Sounds more like a hateful hypocrite than a strong women. Let's not whitewash what she did to create a false feminist icon, when history is full of them on its own. Frankly 'Shewolf' is pretty polite considering she was committing high treason. Try Eleanor of Aquitaine next time. She's a real badass who supported the rule of her gay son (Richard I)0
@terintiaflavius3349
Жыл бұрын
They had to step up because their husbands weren't doing it
@CrimsonRoseDancer
Жыл бұрын
There were a few other things that involved Gaveston, as well. First, Edward left Gaveston in charge while he was away getting married. Upon his return he rushed off the ship to embrace Gaviston leaving his new bride to step onto the shore of her new home alone. Gaveston was in charge of the coronation dinner and it was so poorly organized that it took hours for the food to be served and by then it was already rotting. The displaying of the royal crest combined with Gaveston rather than his new bride’s was foolish as well as insulting. The book “Daughters of Chivalry” is a great resource that talks about Edward I daughters as well as Edward II’s problems. For instance, he wasn’t just thrown out of the room by his father, he had been expelled from court and it took letters from at least one sister to gain him favor by his father again. He never learned his lesson where Gaveston was concerned and I’m surprised he lived as long as he did as a result.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your comment, extremely interesting. 20 year’s he was on the throne, amazing how he lasted so long. 👍🙏
@rollandtischler5481
Жыл бұрын
This was one of the best Plantagenet documentaries. The text, the visuals, the intonation were all first class. Looking forward to more ! Thank you
@MEAJJEKL
Жыл бұрын
Yes, this channel is very good! The narration and the touch upon the subject's events are mostly unmatched.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for your kind words, hope you both like the next one 🙏👍
@rabbitlogistics7085
7 ай бұрын
😅 23:48 23:48
@byronlee8745
Жыл бұрын
I'm a history buff myself, and I've been studying the history of England during the middle ages and the rennisance. This info is awesome! Keep it up! New subscriber here! ❤
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it, many thanks for your kind words 🙏👍
@rabbitlogistics7085
7 ай бұрын
😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
@rabbitlogistics7085
7 ай бұрын
😅😅😅😅 39:43 😊
@moomyung9231
Жыл бұрын
Pretty decent overview. I think my only gripe is the long stretches of silence when there are written explanations onscreen. I don't watch the whole time because I put videos on to do other things, so I'll be looking away and suddenly everything goes silent.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
That’s interesting, thinking about it, when I watch videos I sometimes do that so I will take that on board, many thanks for watching anyway 👍🙏
@sisterhoney61
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! I recently subscribed to your channel. I would love a video on Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Hi @sisterhoney61, many thanks for your kind words, I have done a video on Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine obviously featured quite prominently, but I agree a video purely dedicated to her is definitely something to consider, thanks again 👍🙏
@MarcusAgrippa390
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I'll be rewatching this for sure
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks Ross, really appreciate that 👍🙏
@Pinklady7529
Жыл бұрын
This was so incredible! I can't believe I'm just discovering your channel now! Looking forward to more content.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
That’s great PinkLady, glad you liked it, please let me know if there is any event or person you would like me to cover? I am always after new ideas 👍🙏
@54blewis
9 ай бұрын
“Unsavory encounter with a red hot poker” is a rather sanguine way of putting it….but yeah !
@historyslifestories373
9 ай бұрын
Yes, something that would make your eyes water 😀👍
@54blewis
9 ай бұрын
@@historyslifestories373 well it was a sure cure for hemorrhoids….to say the least!😳
@kima3565
Жыл бұрын
It's telling that the "she wolf" was mocked by her husband and treated with scorn while his homosexual infatuations were elevated. The "she wolf" bore insults and mockery in silent humility until the moment came to take vengence for her husbands many insults
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Yes, she replaced her husband and king with her son and ruled through him enriching herself in the process 👍
@patriciajrs46
3 ай бұрын
That beginning sound and echo, shows reverberation and great acoustics. What a neat place to enter.
@historyslifestories373
3 ай бұрын
Many thanks 😉🙏👍
@ericteneyck8691
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Very informative without being at all dry. Thanks, looking forward to more.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks, that’s much appreciated 👍🙏
@Rubiastraify
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting, entertaining and looks professional. Looking forward to more history lessons! New subscriber here!
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your kind words, good to have you on board 🙏👍
@mikeg2306
Жыл бұрын
Fun Fact: the Despensers were the ancestors of the Spencer family of which Princess Diana was a part.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks Mike, very interesting point 🙏👍
@heliedecastanet1882
Жыл бұрын
I never found any link between the Despenser family and sir John Spenser (1455-1522) who started the Spencer family.
@massimilianomencacci2510
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely NOT true.
@michellemunn7959
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy watching and listening to these typw of history videos either when doing chores or walki g to work. Glad to have found another channel
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Michelle, you’re very welcome 👍🙏
@claire-christmas-august73
Жыл бұрын
what a happy accident to tumble across your channel.. 😉😃 thoroughly enjoyed.! looking forward to delving into more.. ✌🏻🇦🇺🌏🤘🏻
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
That’s great, really glad you enjoyed it, much appreciated 🙏👍
@monicacall7532
Жыл бұрын
What an excellent video! I’m glad that I just discovered this channel this morning. Edward II is exhibit A for the reason why hereditary monarchies are such a bad idea. Edwards I and III were excellent rulers (for their time), but Edward II was an utter disaster. Unfortunately, the people had no way of getting rid of him and replacing him with someone much more capable and competent until the end of his reign and, as a result, the entire country suffered. The idea that somehow one’s exalted bloodline is proof enough that they will be a just and equitable ruler or leader is absolute nonsense.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks Monica, glad you enjoyed it, completely agree with your thoughts on the problems with hereditary monarchies. It’s kind of strange that when you had what was thought to be a great monarch such as Henry V they were invariably succeeded by a bad one - Henry VI. 👍🙏
@peterwebb8732
Жыл бұрын
Well they did “get rid of him”, didn’t they? The problem was that there was no mechanism for a *peaceful* replacement , or for a separation of powers. With those things, a hereditary monarchy is not a problem…. as the number of stable , politically free modern monarchies demonstrate.
@peterwebb8732
Жыл бұрын
I’d add that hereditary monarchy was a mechanism whereby war was avoided. Otherwise, the death of every monarch held a very high probability that civil war would ensue between different candidates. The reality of the day was that the land was divided between powerful warlords. A King had to be more than “nice”, he had to be able to enforce the peace between those warlords, as well as protect the kingdom from foreign invaders. Ironically, the Parliamentary powers and the increasing power of the lesser nobility, the gentry and the commons, were the results of weak Kings needing to compromise. The process by which the democratic institutions arose in England took centuries and much bloodshed. It’s a fascinating study in its own right.
Great documentory, well thought out and well layed out. Appreciate what your doing for us, also good that you leave comments on as those that know throw in there twopenny worth which adds to the tapestry, rather peeps did'nt drop in "Fun Fact" though, Despenser-Spenser, guess i'd better go jump down that rabbit whole and find out....
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your kind words, I wouldn’t go down that rabbit hole, you may never emerge 😂🙏👍
@lorrainecasey749
Жыл бұрын
Just watched this and loved it😍 looked on your other videos and was sooooo excited to see Henry 2nd 😆 watching it next
@AdamBeard-d8q
Жыл бұрын
Great video again, keep them coming!👍
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, now I think I know you don’t I? Many thanks and looking forward to meeting up 🍺🍺🍺
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, now I think I know you don’t I? Many thanks and looking forward to meeting up 🍺🍺🍺
@whanuipuru4446
Жыл бұрын
His father, Edward I was a powerful leader. His constant battles against Scotland and Ireland was fierce. Unfortunately his son , Edward 2nd was not of the same caliber. Did he have sexual relations with Piers Gaveston or was it propaganda to use against Edward? His reign was unstable and full of the nobles rebelling. He got a rough deal but his handling of political situations were disastrous. Isabella was shrewd and a most determined Queen. Edward should of given her deference and treat her better. She was revenge full and it's understandable.
@Pinklady7529
Жыл бұрын
Completely agree. I think Edward was a misogynist and a narcissist. Nothing Noble about him.
@aliceputt3133
Жыл бұрын
I think that when Gavenston wore the Queen’s dresses and jewelry publicly answers both the question of the King’s relationship and why Queen Isabella was furious with him. After Gavenston was murdered, the King switched to the DeSpencers.
@whanuipuru4446
Жыл бұрын
@aliceputt3133 I didn't know that Pires Gaverston donned female clothes. It's never been remarked upon by historians or contemporary writers. I'm surprised. However, if true or not, I think Edward should of been more circumspect in his manner. It seems Gaverston enjoyed his elevation to favourite and became vain and arrogant and the nobles were incensed.
@gayprepperz6862
Жыл бұрын
Except for the part where she tried to keep her son Edward III from ascending to the throne when he was of age. Instead, she plotted with her lover Robert Mortimer to put one of their children on the throne in Edward's stead. She was lucky to only be shut up in a convent for her crimes.
@pamelasloan1664
Жыл бұрын
@@gayprepperz6862she probably thought any issue from Edward 2nd might end up like it's Father
@derekbates4316
Жыл бұрын
OH, THAT BABY IS SO CUTE!! I couldn't pay attention to anything, after! That must be the narrator's kid; good for you if so, though I'm sure Ed III was just as precocious at that age! "Yes, you're a cute, little bloodthirsty monarch, aren't you!?" 🥰🥰
@deborahbrottmiller2948
Жыл бұрын
Great show-well done!!
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Hi Deborah, much appreciated 👍🙏
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Hi Deborah, much appreciated 👍🙏
@shelbythe2ds526
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, that’s much appreciated 👍🙏
@boogiesmell5181
3 ай бұрын
This is one of the better documentaries I've seen on the topic. However, a few important things are missing or glossed over in it. 1) Isabella did not hate Edward II. There is plenty of evidence that she was very close with Edward II, even as he was simultaneously enamored with Gaveston. As you say, she got along well with Gaveston in spite of their little love triangle. They understood eachother and certainly there was true mutual affection between Isabella and Edward. The dynamics changed when Despenser came in between them and for the most part denied Isabella access to her husband. Isabella would hate Despenser with a passion for the rest of her life, but this hate did not extend to her husband. Even as Edward II was imprisoned at Berkeley Castle, she would write him affectionate letters, sending him gifts, food, small luxuries and asking about his health. There was no political reason for doing this, only love could explain this. She wanted to see him, but was denied these requests by Roger Mortimer, who had everything to lose if they would be reconciled. Isabella, more than anyone else, cared about Edward II. She knew him better than anyone and understood his vices and virtues and accepted him for who he was, with all his flaws. It's very sad that their relationship is so deeply misrepresented still today. 2) Edward II was (most likely) not murdered. The chroniclers who recorded these events were no more informed about what really happened than the average man on the street. Many people who would have been very well informed about the true state of affairs were certain that he was alive well after he was rumoured to have died. There is some evidence that he was later att Corfe Castle, and from there moved on to Ireland and thence to the continent, finally ending up in a peaceful Italian convent. As crazy as this does sound it is the most likely scenario considering all the actual facts we are aware of. I won't get into it too deeply, but the Fieschi letter is of great significance, as is the fact the a man claiming to be the father of Edward III met with him in Koblenz, Germany years after. In those days, royal impersonators would regularly get executed, but this time... the man was allowed to live and was not persecuted in any way. He didn't even ask for anything, which is telling. Why, then, would Edward II not have tried to regain the throne, had he remained alive? Because of his personality. Kingship was forced upon him, and he had no interest in government. He enjoyed the company of lowborn people. He must have been painfully aware that his reign had been a disaster. He was pious and had always found the company of priests, prelates and monks very pleasant. In his teens, he faced criticism for staying much longer in their company than he would have needed to. He was always criticized for ignoring matters of state, always preferring to do hard work with his own hands. Now he was finally at peace, enjoying a blissful existence in a scenic Italian convent in a mountainous setting. He was among like minded people, an equal to them, allowed to fill his days with physical labour and piety, activities which had always given him joy. Why would he have wanted to return to the hellish existence he endured as a king? This is what I imagine he told his son in Germany, and was thus allowed by all to continue his peaceful existence. He was officially declared dead, but allowed to stay alive far away from England and its politics. It was a win-win situation for everyone.
@historyslifestories373
3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much @boogiesmall5181, a rather excellent and thought provoking comment, I do take your point on Isabella’s feelings for Edward, she was definitely fully supportive of her husband when Gaveston was alive, however, the arrival of the Despenser’s threw a huge spanner in the works. Edwards death may well be solely down to Mortimer, personally I would love to know the full in’s and out’s. I am indeed aware of the rumours surrounding Edward’s survival and living out the rest of his life in Germany (I think???), but I chose on balance not to include it in the script - looking back I think this was a mistake and should have given it some time. If Edward did escape I would love to know who is in his tomb 👍. Thanks again for a really interesting comment 😉🙏👍
@boogiesmell5181
3 ай бұрын
@@historyslifestories373 Thank you for your response! I believe he became a hermit in Italy, as crazy as it sounds put that bluntly. It does make a lot of sense however, everything considered. I'm no expert in the field, but I try to binge of books on medieval England. These are of course only theories, but the actual evidence we have seems to point to this conclusion and interpreting the letters and events any differently does have some flaws which makes this scenario by far the most likely at the end of the day. If you're up to the task and feel like it, I would strongly recommend reading Kathryn Warners books on Edward II (the biggest authority there is on him) as well as Ian Mortimers. Once you've done that... make an Internet breaking video on their compelling discoveries. So far, all this is only available in written format, and I believe this would be extremely interesting for many people who can't find the time to go through all the written sources! 🤩 This is riveting stuff. It really is possible to feel you get to know who these people were, what made them tick, what drove them, what they feared, what caused them to react the way they did to events. These are more than hollow words. Human nature never changes. Consider this task, at least 🙂
@CarolHutchison-uy4rh
Жыл бұрын
Well done, tremendous overview of main events. I would enjoy your take on Simon de Montford, hero warrior or religious zealot?
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Hi Carol, many thanks for that, and what a great suggestion, definitely one I will take on board. There are so many characters that are on the periphery of the monarchs that are in fact just as (and in some cases more) interesting 😊👍🙏
@adeleennis2255
Жыл бұрын
It’s interesting that Robert the Bruce was “running amok” in lower Scotland. How can you “run amok” when taking back lands that belonged to you in the first place? England had no right to take any parts of Scotland EVER. I say that as a descendant of both sides.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
I see the point you are making and completely agree with you, but England did invade, many times. They must have been awful times to live through. I used the phrase‘running amok’ simply because it was on English held territory in Scotland at that particular time. I am certainly not saying it was right for the English to have been there, just a historical fact that they were.
@patriciajrs46
3 ай бұрын
Great comment.
@Revolver1701
Жыл бұрын
You’re very talented. I hope to see more videos.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks Revolver, it’s really appreciated 👍🙏
@davidprosser7278
Жыл бұрын
Interesting video. What is the sailing ship in the video. It appears to have two gun decks.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
I used the footage of the ship from a stock site, I do try and use footage for the period but I missed the gun decks in this instance.
@Carlton_Wilson
Жыл бұрын
We're supposed to pretend that Edward's homosexuality had nothing to do with the lack of respect that his medieval peers and subjects had for him? Being a sodomite was pretty much the worst thing one could have been. They hated him for it.
@yani.e
Жыл бұрын
Would that be the reason they castrated Despenser,?
@Lina-lq7jm
Жыл бұрын
THere were other kings who were also homosexual, but because they were fair in their dealings and good rulers, no one really cared what they did in their bedchambers. THe primary function of the king was to rule (and then to have an heir, of course), if he was competent at that, he could have had sex with goats. People wouldn't have minded. THe church might have minded, but what could they do? As for the castration of Despenser... it was purely Isabella's revenge - it was all her.
@kamillavalter
6 ай бұрын
@@yani.ethere’s no mention of the castration in the contemporary chronicles. Seems to be a homophobic myth like “a red hot poker”
@gayprepperz6862
Жыл бұрын
She certainly wasn't the sweet, timid, and innocent-like damsel that Mel Gibson made her out to be in Brave Heart, but that's what people get when they only get their history lessons from Hollywood.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, I couldn’t have put it better myself. I watched a film on Mary Queen of Scots the other day and they managed to contrive a meeting between her and Elizabeth - why on earth do they do that?
@gayprepperz6862
Жыл бұрын
@@historyslifestories373 DRAMA, and "artistic license".
@heliedecastanet1882
Жыл бұрын
@@gayprepperz6862 As Shakespeare kept on doing in all his historical plays 🙂
@gayprepperz6862
Жыл бұрын
@@heliedecastanet1882 Yep!
@kamillavalter
6 ай бұрын
She also was 9 years old and still lived in France when William Wallace was executed
@MichelleBruce-lo4oc
Жыл бұрын
Great video I enjoyed it 😊
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks Michelle 👍🙏
@Chipoo88
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful, thank you
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome 👍🙏
@greglaws9953
Жыл бұрын
An outstanding documentary, inspired
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks Greg, much appreciated 👍🙏
@BellaCoulsin
Жыл бұрын
49:01 in my opinion king got his just due finally and isebbella done a remarkable job, she certainly gained the right. Hats off to Queen Isebbella ❤😅
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you wouldn’t mess with her 😉👍
@wellston2826
Жыл бұрын
22 blows to sever the Earl's head from his body? What were they using, a pen knife?
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
I reckon a lump hammer 😂
@redmarshall6635
Жыл бұрын
love to see a vid of yours on Edward I 🙂
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks, I will definitely take your suggestion on board 👍🙏
@jeffreyspinner9720
Жыл бұрын
I called my ex-wife my "intimate terrorist," but I get his point of a "wolf wife." Same thing.
@doctor_gibbo1392
Жыл бұрын
It is surmised that they left Caerphilly Castle to attempt to flee to Lundy then Ireland to raise an army but a lack of support from the Abbotts of Neath and Margam and the lords of Swansea coupled with horrendous storms that made seafaring impossible put a stop to their plan.
@nobbytang
Жыл бұрын
Any king caught in between Edward the 1st and Edward 3rd was gonna be a weak one when compared to those two …
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Hi, Edward I was indeed a tough act to follow, often happened - Henry V was followed by Henry VI etc 👍
@Divertedflight
Жыл бұрын
The armour and clothing shown here dates from well over a century later. Full plate armour wasn't even a thing from around his lifespan. Hidden iron vertical plate strips under the surcoat had an appearance though, and knee and elbow plates were also quite common. Most of the clothing dates from the War of the Roses period in the 15th century. War of the Roses recreationists are much more popular than the earlier 13th and 14th centuries so it's somewhat understandable they get used for documentaries like this.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
You are quite right, it is difficult to say the least to obtain accurate battle footage for the correct era, the footage I used was the closest I could find, where ever you look it is either plated or vikings.
@pamelasloan1664
Жыл бұрын
So why comment about accuracy if it's understandable 🤔
@Divertedflight
Жыл бұрын
To inform viewers, but not be in a rage hate about it. @@pamelasloan1664
@Erulin68
Жыл бұрын
One should not forget that from 1302 till about 1312 the French King saw his power and influence heavily weakened after losing 1200 knights and his entire army being massacred at the Battle of the Golden Spurs in 1302 after picking a fight with the Flemish. So marrying off his daughter to the King of England was probably a way to stop the English from taking advantage of his weakened position and invading France. PS : Well... we picked a fight with them really during the Brugse Metten in Bruges when we killed the entire French garisson but the end result is the same.
@heliedecastanet1882
Жыл бұрын
Not sure of the link between this two events, since the marriage took place in 1308, and since Philip IV re-imposed his authority over Flanders in 1304 in the battles of Zierikzee and Mons-en-Pévèle.
@Erulin68
Жыл бұрын
@@heliedecastanet1882 it was his lack of knights. He reinforced his authority with foot soldiers as the French nobility had been decimated during their fateful charge at Kortrijk. You don't "rebuild' so to speak 1200 knights in 6 years. Fighting the Flemish with foot soldiers was doable, they would have won in 1302 if the nobels hadn't insisted on charging. Fighting a British Knight led army however would have been a much different affair. He left Flanders semi autonomous and only wanted to collect taxes having seen that Flanders was the richest area of Europe if you let them go about bussines without interference.
@heliedecastanet1882
Жыл бұрын
@@Erulin68 The point is (and I do apologize because I have not been very clear) there is no record of any intention from Edward I of invading France, since the failure of his campaign and the defeat of his allies that led to the treaty of Montreuil-sur-Mer in 1299 and his marriage with Marguerite de France. Where did you get the information that another invasion was planned ?
@Erulin68
Жыл бұрын
@@heliedecastanet1882 The fact the English send troops to aid the Flemish. Due to bad weather they were however unable to land their forces. We have the records in the town archives here in Bruges. It's part of our history lessons from a very early age as it's our history. Are we sure ? Of course not that's why I used the word 'probably' But the mere fact of the English sending troops over might point to them having plans in that direction.
@heliedecastanet1882
Жыл бұрын
@@Erulin68 I didn't know English sent troops in Flanders between 1299 and 1307. I didn't see it written anywhere. Thanks for the information then. Have a good evening !
@James-cz5hf
Жыл бұрын
Makes me wonder how things would have worked out if the homosexuality of these 2 had been accepted. One thing they hated most about Gaveston was that he was far stronger, a better fighter and tremendously more dominant in personality than all other men at court.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
You’re absolutely right, also his arrogance certainly didn’t help 👍
@James-cz5hf
Жыл бұрын
@@historyslifestories373 It helped Hitler, Stalin, Saddam Hussein and Trump. Arrogance must be only for the guy at the top, not second fiddle.
@nicolejennings8389
Жыл бұрын
Just because men are close friends doesn't mean they are homosexual
@Lina-lq7jm
Жыл бұрын
Nothing would have changed. It was not the king's proclivities that was the problem. THere were a lot of rulers who were gay but because they could rule, no one really minded what they did in their bedchambers. Edward II, however, was weak, incompetent and also let his favorites have too much control over everything. If he were a good ruler, people wouldn't have minded if instead of Gaveston it was a sheep or a goat.
@James-cz5hf
Жыл бұрын
@@Lina-lq7jm "People wouldn't have minded". Which people? "The people" didn't matter at all, had no say. Only the other nobles counted and they saw Edward's main weakness as his homosexuality. James I was gay also, but he did a better job of hiding it. Richard II was more like Edward II and look what happened to him. Some say William Rufus was gay. He was murdered.
@noreenclark2568
Жыл бұрын
Is that where the saying (A hard neck comes from ) with the beheading of Arundel ?
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
I am not really sure where the saying was derived, in this case it would make perfect sense 😊
@claire-christmas-august73
Жыл бұрын
behind every great man there has to be a great woman.! 😉😁 ✌🏻🇦🇺🌏🤘🏻
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Yes, a great woman indeed, but not one to be taken lightly 👍
@AnthonyEvelyn
Жыл бұрын
A curse to his father's legacy and a boon to the Scots and French. Robert Bruce carried the war right back into England because of this man's incompetence, and knew from his informants that Edward and Piers were too close for comfort. Ah well...
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Yes, the Bruce certainly had the upper hand over the English both politically and militarily.
@ridingwithted9759
Жыл бұрын
Something else going on in this time period was King Philip persecuting the Knights Templar. King Edward 2 refused to allow this in his kingdom. I think later, but not at first and King Philip was a pretty serious monarch to stand up to.
@maryfrump7937
Жыл бұрын
Ticked off Berkeley castle as important castles in my family past
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mary, yes Berkeley Castle is magnificent. I really like castles that are still inhabited 👍🙏
@anne-marie2972
Жыл бұрын
@@historyslifestories373 It is amazing that same family have lived there nearly 900 years. I am almost jealous to them. Great video and greetings from Finland 🇫🇮💙.
@Rustsamurai1
Жыл бұрын
'She-wolf' sounds like a royal pain in the neck of men who had poor masculine armour.
@TheColonelKlink
Ай бұрын
Constant commercials occasionally interrupted by the video.
@Iamkcs2c
Жыл бұрын
Wasn't there a horrible famine in 1315-1 7? That could not have helped things for Edward II
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you are quite right, the famine stretched right across Northern Europe, maybe I should have mentioned it 👍
@filippoguidi9544
Жыл бұрын
My favourite English king!
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I really enjoyed researching Edward II, fascinating character, I think Richard II would be good to do also 👍🙏
@filippoguidi9544
Жыл бұрын
@@historyslifestories373I have watched the video twice and enjoyed it very much. Very well researched, presented and accurate. Edward II was not flawless, for sure, but being a fourth son he was not supposed to become king and, most importantly, was not cut out to rule England at that particular time, unfortunately. He also got very bad press! Richard II is my "second best" so yes, sir, a video on him would be great. Thanks for your great job!
@Pinklady7529
Жыл бұрын
I'm curious why this is your favourite King? Mine is Richard the Third. I think he got a bum deal
@direfranchement
Жыл бұрын
Why do you choose one of the worst to be your favorite?
@MEAJJEKL
Жыл бұрын
@SuperClappy1984 That is one thing NOONE can take from Richard III and is also why for a long while I was a Ricardian; he was always a fierce and brave warrior, and he was to his very end. He suffered his death with valor and bravery, all while having recently suffered the worse losses a man can suffer (his only son and child then his longtime love and wife.) It wasn't a needless fight like with some Scotish kings who needlessly died in battles they didn't need to fight, but a defense of his throne and kingdom. His loss doesn't make it any less impressive, because by all reports he fought to his last breath and was a hard man to kill. Regardless of my other thoughts on his reign, he has my respect for this particular part of it.
@donnadees1971
Жыл бұрын
Real subjects, versus fake videos that use filmdom’s stars to tell stories about ancient stories.
@lillianmcgrew217
Жыл бұрын
History ❤
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Me too 👍
@nielsjosefsen431
Жыл бұрын
200,000£ how much is that in today value I wonder?
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Hmmmmm, a very good question, not as much as our current debt burden I bet 😀👍
@heliedecastanet1882
Жыл бұрын
Around 6 000 000 £, but the costs of life were very different, if you consider that the price for the rent of a nice house was £1/month. So, 200 000 is HUGE 🙂 It would more something like 200 000 000 £.
@nielsjosefsen431
Жыл бұрын
@@heliedecastanet1882 😲
@jeromesullivan4015
Жыл бұрын
Edward may have been a girly man, but the wife was a manly girl, it seems..
@jamesmckinney6902
Жыл бұрын
Edward II did not die from a red hot poker up his butt! Wish people would stop saying it.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
That was the reason chroniclers came up with but that was decades after Edwards death, I did say that the poker story was fiction and that the most likely reason for his demise was that he was smothered. The poker story suited certain writers narrative at the time.
@anniethemese1215
11 ай бұрын
I agree! The internet has made people 100% more stupid, gullible and lazy. Please do not add to the collective lowering of global IQ. It is already in single digits.
@matthewhines9787
Жыл бұрын
Wow...there's really no question that Edward II was a bottom, is there?
@joshuaowensjr8694
2 ай бұрын
Poor Edward’s been maligned
@Liutgard
Жыл бұрын
I hate that the writers here have chosen to call Isabella a 'she-wolf', even going so far as to use it for a click-bait title. The 'she-wolf' monicker was not one used in the lifetime; in fact, after several months being buried under piles of chronicles in a undergrad study, I emerged having found the earliest use of the term towards her being in Edmund Spenser's play about Edward II. After that, a flurry a seriously anti-feminist 17th and 18thh century scholars used the name as a shorthand for both Isabella of France and Margaret of Anjou. To continue to use the title is anti-feminist and sloppy history to boot. Do we really want to continue to promulgate such vilification?
@lorrainecasey749
Жыл бұрын
Sorry I zoned out when you mentioned feminism 🥱
@Liutgard
Жыл бұрын
@@lorrainecasey749 No worries. You weren't missed.
@lorrainecasey749
Жыл бұрын
@@Liutgard 😁
@Lina-lq7jm
Жыл бұрын
Calling her a she-wolf is pretty mild considering that she was an adulterous whore who killed a rightful king. Edward might have been weak as a ruler, but he was rightful ruler. She, on the other hand, had no claim to the throne herself. And the fact that her son killed her lover the moment he was old enough, and banished her, proves that she wasn't in the right.
@kamillavalter
6 ай бұрын
@@Lina-lq7jmIsabella and Mortimer’s romance is a 19th century invention, there’s no actual evidence that they were in romantic relationship.
@johngamba4823
Жыл бұрын
“The overwhelming force they faced”. Ehh, would that be the Scottish army which they outnumbered 3:1?
@lydiarowe491
Жыл бұрын
These historical events do indeed describe what would happened to the ruling class of the day…those who transgressed met a very gruesome end..the executions were brutal..no wonder the fear of knowing what their fate was would give rise to much anxiety.
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, in many cases it just wasn’t enough to simply put someone to death, making them suffer both mentally and physically was the order of the day 👍
@TheAmg10
Жыл бұрын
Sorry too many adverts
@anniethemese1215
11 ай бұрын
Otherwise, excellent.
@historyslifestories373
11 ай бұрын
Many thanks 🙏👍
@js2702
Жыл бұрын
Ah….. so the Braveheart political scenario was true!!
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, it would have been interesting if Gaveston was thrown out of a window 😀
@anniethemese1215
11 ай бұрын
The movie was complete fiction.
@kamillavalter
6 ай бұрын
@@historyslifestories373Gaveston went out of the window as well as historical accuracy in that movie 😂
@Heather-eh7du
Жыл бұрын
So gaverston was the so called mistress of the king 👑 😂
@jardon8636
10 ай бұрын
there is only one track of music, to accompany the life of queen isabella the she wolf, its bad romance by lady gaga.. edward had a complicated life, and was certainly bisex.. Æthelred the Unready, the poorly adivsed and totally incomptent king of the english, probably was the very first to be deposed in 1013, but was later restored briefly... as for edward II, his tragic love life and ambitious- greedy favourites... eventually led to his downfall... however it is not entirely a english only story..., or even of events takin place in england... scotland was united under king robert I the bruce... and the defeat of england, must have come as almighty shock..., this went much of the way in damaging his repuation across europe... and prestige of BRUCE DYNASTY , over that of the plantagenets... in wales the norman marcher lord... ROGER MORTIMER, 1st earl of march, was a grandson to LLEWELLYN THE GREAT, king of gwynedd and prince of the welsh..., he must have viewed himself as equal to any other feudal baron, and a grandson of a prince..., later he was the favourite and lover of queen isabella..., they had simmilar motives & passions..., in detesting both the king & the despencers...., briefly they would co rule as regents for edward III.. earlier the DE CLARES, were major landowners and nobility closely connected to the crown...., EDWARD I nieces and their lands were then carved up by the hated and ambitious DESPENCERS..... the welsh noble.. LLEWELLYN BREN in 1316 was a former steward to the estates of the DE CLARES... his REBELLION... & later savage execution, almost placed much of wales into second open rebellion against the despencers & the king..., orginally *edward was known as edward of caernarvon castle*, he may have believed that wales or the welsh marches was a safe place to be , or on the lands of his favourite & lover.... later the king was captured in llantrisant castle... and then eventually taken to berkley castle... the savage tale or propaganda, maybe a MORITMER DYNASTY invention, as both the church, queen benefited from depostition.. @ graham loveluck edwards... EDWARD II and his norman -welsh marcher favourites estates, romance & rebellion..
@ileanaacacostaacosta1813
Жыл бұрын
In the Middle Ages it was a deadly sin to be gay
@pamelasloan1664
Жыл бұрын
He could obviously do the thing with Isabella as there would have been no heirs
@denyseleonard240
Жыл бұрын
Who thought that it was ok for Isabella to be buried with Edward 😮???
@fireofhislove3395
Жыл бұрын
He got clapped in the face with a metal gauntlet after Longshanks threw his boy toy out the window.
@anniethemese1215
11 ай бұрын
THAT NEVER HAPPENED. Please read actual history instead of believing movies. Next, yoube telling us about how Elizabeth I and Mary of Scots met in real life. Grrr. The gullible acceptance of fictitious content as historical fact drives me nuts. The real history is far more interesting.
@fireofhislove3395
11 ай бұрын
@@anniethemese1215 AIM SMALL MISS SMALL
@nbach2202
Жыл бұрын
Was Edward the 3rd last PLANTAGENEST?
@historyslifestories373
Жыл бұрын
Richard III was the last Plantagenet king (and a Yorkist), hope that helps 😉👍
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