Well! The BEST professors of History I ever had was one who could captivate our interest to the point where all you could do is listen. This video, frankly, made me a little envious! (In a good way!) I am putting together one that unravels the chain of events that led to Hastings. I have done two decades of work, translating OE and Norse documents, in order to tell all three sides of the Norman conquest. My video is equal in length, but with no editors, no production team, and expensive to travel as well. This is - as good- as Kenneth Clark's 1969 BBC special called 'Civilisation' in how each sentence makes you hunger for the next. Frankly, I didn't even want this one to come to an ending either. What advice would you give to someone - like me - who has written a book - The King, The Thunderbolt, and The Conqueror - and wants to put the video as a companion? (Ps: I have two BFA degrees, one in Medieval History and the second in Archaeology, but never did go for a Masters degree. If anything, that has proven to be a roadblock among English universities.
Hi Robert, many thanks for your kind words. I just had a look at your trailer, great work. I can only imagine that to tell the events of the conquest from the three sides would be a huge undertaking, I guess you could split them into three videos and tackle them one at a time - it’s very much up to you though. For me - as I am sure you know, the real work is in the research and then the script, that’s what takes the most time, once I am happy with the script the rest just falls into place. I’m very much like you though, a one man band and it has been a huge learning curve. Any advice you want re production etc by all means let me know. Cheers Mark.
Very good video. I love this period. Eleanor of Provence was 12 or 13 when she was wed to Henry III, and had never seen him or England before. He was 28. She was beautiful, if quite young!
Yes, you are quite right, they married the young ladies off at very young ages in those days. For a king Henry was fairly old when he wed, normally they were urged to keep the line going as quickly as possible. I find the Plantagenets fascinating 🙏👍😉
never ceases to amaze me in regards to the amount of resources (money, manpower etc) expended by norman descended kings of england in trying to capture/ recapture their ancestral (and where they consider to be their ancestral) lands. the enmity between the english and french date back directly to 1066 and the various wars and finally trade/ empire rivalries of today
I’m using this channel to help me learn more about the early monarchy. I find everything from the post-Roman rulers and kings through the wars of the roses so freaking fascinating. If you have have the chance I would REALLY love to see some content on the post-Roman kingdoms and rulers of Britain. I think I already said this once, sorry lol
Many think that, they compare him to his father Henry II and his brother Richard I. He lost most of the lands possessed by Henry (Aquitaine, Anjou etc) and wasted much money in trying unsuccessfully to get them back. I have a video on John that explains all. 😉👍
Batu Khan invaded Ukraine in 1241. . the same time as Simon de Montfort was in Toulouse .. Simon was killing in Southend France , Mongol Calvary was killing in Western Ukraine
There are strong indications that he did indeed lose a major part of them, they are still there now, waiting to be found, do you have a metal detector? 😉👍
Wow. Well appreciated, good clear English, well spoken and very informative. History in its true form with no convenient black people invading the script. Tell it as it was, thank you, I've subscribed. 🇬🇧👍
Your bitter , petty , racist swipe is a joke . It has no relevance what so ever to the subject matter and you should delete it if for no other reason than it showcases your insecurity and anger .
@@haydnj1202 I’m aware. It just more about it being such a loud group. However still much worse in past than now. Expel the Jews because we owe them so much money, and they have so much stuff we can pitch
Well! The BEST professors of History I ever had was one who could captivate our interest to the point where all you could do is listen. This video, frankly, made me a little envious! (In a good way!) I am putting together one that unravels the chain of events that led to Hastings. I have done two decades of work, translating OE and Norse documents, in order to tell all three sides of the Norman conquest. My video is equal in length, but with no editors, no production team, and expensive to travel as well. This is - as good- as Kenneth Clark's 1969 BBC special called 'Civilisation' in how each sentence makes you hunger for the next. Frankly, I didn't even want this one to come to an ending either. What advice would you give to someone - like me - who has written a book - The King, The Thunderbolt, and The Conqueror - and wants to put the video as a companion? (Ps: I have two BFA degrees, one in Medieval History and the second in Archaeology, but never did go for a Masters degree. If anything, that has proven to be a roadblock among English universities.
Hi Robert, many thanks for your kind words. I just had a look at your trailer, great work. I can only imagine that to tell the events of the conquest from the three sides would be a huge undertaking, I guess you could split them into three videos and tackle them one at a time - it’s very much up to you though. For me - as I am sure you know, the real work is in the research and then the script, that’s what takes the most time, once I am happy with the script the rest just falls into place. I’m very much like you though, a one man band and it has been a huge learning curve. Any advice you want re production etc by all means let me know. Cheers Mark.
Thank you BOTH for your research. Things like this get guys like me through the work day. I appreciate all of your all’s hard work. Salute! God bless!
I saw this yesterday, bookmarked to watch and by this morning it had vanished. I'm glad it's back.
Hi Annie, I had to pull the earlier one as there were issues, hopefully this version should be fine.
Thank you mate!
High production quality and high education purposes
You're sincerely appreciated 🙏🏾
Many thanks, glad you liked it and it is very much appreciated 👍🙏
Very good video. I love this period.
Eleanor of Provence was 12 or 13 when she was wed to Henry III, and had never seen him or England before. He was 28. She was beautiful, if quite young!
Yes, you are quite right, they married the young ladies off at very young ages in those days. For a king Henry was fairly old when he wed, normally they were urged to keep the line going as quickly as possible. I find the Plantagenets fascinating 🙏👍😉
@@historyslifestories373 They're the best! Starting with Peter O'Toole - I mean, Henry II, they are my favorite dynasty!
Now I know how Simon died.. I remember the battle of Lewis ..I don' t remember Evesham..that was my prep school..
Ah, yes if you ever get the chance it is well worth a visit 😉👍
never ceases to amaze me in regards to the amount of resources (money, manpower etc) expended by norman descended kings of england in trying to capture/ recapture their ancestral (and where they consider to be their ancestral) lands.
the enmity between the english and french date back directly to 1066 and the various wars and finally trade/ empire rivalries of today
You are absolutely right, a complete waste that went on for hundreds of years. Even when we were at peace it was always an uneasy one. 😉👍
Excellent level of detail very impressive
Thanks very much Matt, much appreciated 😉🙏👍
Loved it. So informative
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed it 😉🙏👍
I’m using this channel to help me learn more about the early monarchy. I find everything from the post-Roman rulers and kings through the wars of the roses so freaking fascinating.
If you have have the chance I would REALLY love to see some content on the post-Roman kingdoms and rulers of Britain. I think I already said this once, sorry lol
Excellent. Thank you !
You are most welcome 😉🙏👍
10:15 For £80,000 Henry could have built two decent castles or one mega-castle. What an enormous amount of money to waste.
I agree, this immediately set him at odds with the Barons. 👍
I didn't know the Lusignan was already moving into Ireland with the French assistant troops arriving in South Wales
Henry III was outshined by Edward, before Edward ever ascended to the throne.
This isn't even Edward's video!
Isn’t king John considered our worst king? I thought that was the reason the name John hadn’t been used in the royal family since.
Many think that, they compare him to his father Henry II and his brother Richard I. He lost most of the lands possessed by Henry (Aquitaine, Anjou etc) and wasted much money in trying unsuccessfully to get them back. I have a video on John that explains all. 😉👍
Fantastic content as usual!
What can I say, I aim to please, glad you liked it 🙏😉👍
Very informative! Particularly liked the graphics that helped explain the battles.🫅
Hi Nina, many thanks, I aim to do more graphics in the future 😉🙏👍
Batu Khan invaded Ukraine in 1241. . the same time as Simon de Montfort was in Toulouse .. Simon was killing in Southend France , Mongol Calvary was killing in Western Ukraine
Yes, there was always a conflict somewhere.
Downfall of royalty or common man is greed and disunity
This is very interesting
Thank you Lillian, much appreciated 😉🙏👍
Thanks from France
You are very welcome, many thanks for watching 😉🙏👍
You have a typo. “Accountable to he peers” is not grammatically perfect. Pedantically yours, Mzee. : )
Thanks for that, one that slipped through the net, that’s the trouble being a one man band, you end up having to check your own work, never ideal 😉🙏👍
The lucinon? Lucinont? How do you spell that word? Lol i want to research them and cant spell these silly french words.
Lusignan - even harder to pronounce - well for me at least 😀
Didn't King John lose the Crown Jewels in the marshes?
There are strong indications that he did indeed lose a major part of them, they are still there now, waiting to be found, do you have a metal detector? 😉👍
@historyslifestories373 yes. This afternoon works for me.
The marches between Norfolk and Lincolnshire
Wow. Well appreciated, good clear English, well spoken and very informative. History in its true form with no convenient black people invading the script. Tell it as it was, thank you, I've subscribed. 🇬🇧👍
Your bitter , petty , racist swipe is a joke . It has no relevance what so ever to the subject matter and you should delete it if for no other reason than it showcases your insecurity and anger .
LOL! How did they expect Louis to rule?
So hate for “foreigners” has been a long term UK things 🤣
Dumb
@@IHateThisHandleSystem yeah it’s pretty dumb, considering most are descendants from Germany
Most multicultural society in Europe and far less anti foreigner than places like Italy, Poland, etc …and Australia of course
@@haydnj1202 I’m aware. It just more about it being such a loud group.
However still much worse in past than now. Expel the Jews because we owe them so much money, and they have so much stuff we can pitch
Everyone everywhere dislikes the foreign because foreign is potentially dangerous. Have you lead auch a sheltered life?
...this guy managed to stay on the throne for 50 (+) years ??... huh!...
PS. Thanks for the upload!
You are very welcome 😉🙏👍
King henry 3rd was my cousin