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Louis of Anjou and the Second House of Naples
Louis of Anjou was the founder of the second house of Anjou in Naples. He was adopted by the celebrated Joan of Naples, apparently...
End of the Battle of Poitiers
The Battle of Poitiers, fought on September 19, 1356, was one of the most remarkable events of the Hundred Years’ War. Even though the...
Ransoming the Prisoners
After the supper, every soldier returned to his lodging, taking the prisoners they had captured with them. That same night, many of the prisoners...
Strict Observance of the Surrender Terms
The conditions of the surrender were carried out very strictly by the Count de Dunois. He made sure that the promises given to the...
The Beginning of the Campaign
The first important action led by the Count de Dunois was the siege of Blaye. This town was taken quickly, within only a few...
The French Advance into Aquitaine
Charles VII decided to send an army to invade Aquitaine. He placed it under the command of the famous Dunois. This marked an important...
The Romance of Chivalry
Many people have admired the history of chivalry for its fascinating stories and heroic ideals. Tales of knights performing brave deeds in splendid tournaments,...
The Desire for Liberty
The author of a late History of the Reign of Philip Augustus observes that the desire for freedom appeared in almost all countries around...
Prefatory Essay
The Role of Virtue and Vice in History
In the early centuries, the strict and disciplined life of the first monks, called cenobites, helped establish...
The Activity of Cretan Painters in Different Regions
Painters from Crete remained very active in many regions well into the eighteenth century. They did not limit their work to Crete alone but...
