The Untold Story Of England’s Greatest King - Dan Jones
Dan Jones is a historian, television presenter, and author.
Though many English kings throughout history have left a lasting impact, Henry V is considered potentially the greatest ever, even though he only ruled for 9 years. So, what made him such an important figure and why has his legacy endured for over 600 years?
Expect to learn why King Henry V made such an impact on history, how he rose to power and what he managed to accomplish during his reign, why he was so impressive as a leader, what has happened to Henry’s legacy in the 600 years since he died, why he became so controversial recently and much more...
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00:00 Why Write a Book About Henry V?
05:42 Why Henry V Was an Unlikely King
10:47 Henry V’s First Major Achievement
13:40 Surviving an Arrow Through the Skull
22:19 Seeing The World Through Legendary Individuals
30:22 Impact of the Little Ice Age
33:09 How Henry V Became King
41:59 Was the King Expected to Be a Great Warrior?
45:17 Daily Routine of a Siege
54:08 Henry V’s Romantic Life
58:48 Why Agincourt Was a Huge Mistake
1:11:42 Henry V’s Strengths & Weaknesses
1:20:43 The End of Henry V
1:26:59 Laying the Foundations for the War of the Roses
1:32:22 Why Henry V Has Become Controversial
1:41:18 Dan’s Thoughts on Morally Condemning Our History
1:52:12 The Never-Ending Now
2:00:53 Recommended Areas of History to Explore
2:04:12 Where to Find Dan
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