Saksagan
The Title of Captal
The title of “Captal” was an ancient and prestigious rank used by some of the most important lords of Aquitaine. Originally, it was similar...
Charles “the Bad” and the Era of Knighthood
Charles, King of Navarre and Count of Évreux, was famously called “the Bad.” However, when we examine his life and actions in context, it...
Charles the Bad King of Navarre
Charles, called “the Bad,” was King of Navarre and Count of Évreux. He was one of the most notable and controversial figures of his...
Celebrating Victory
Triumph on the Battlefield
After the Battle of Poitiers, the English army celebrated a great victory. The French king and many nobles had been captured,...
English Archers’ Excellence
The Secret of Victory
At the Battle of Poitiers, the English army had a powerful advantage: their archers. These men were trained to use longbows...
The Heroic Sir John Chandos
A Distinguished Commander
Sir John Chandos was one of the most respected English knights during the Hundred Years’ War. He was a close companion of...
Understanding Heroes and Villains
A reader can better understand and appreciate the virtues of a hero or condemn the crimes of a tyrant if the history of their...
The Focus of Traditional History
History, as it is usually written, often focuses only on causes—the events, decisions, and actions of rulers—without examining their effects on ordinary people. Wars,...
Prefatory Essay War and History
The fourteenth and fifteenth centuries were a time of constant warfare across Europe. These wars affected almost the entire Christian world. In many ways,...
The Promise to the Victor
At the end of the letter to the church in Thyateira, St John records a powerful promise made by Christ:
“To the one who is...
