Edward III - England's Greatest King Documentary

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  • @ginamcgill7054
    @ginamcgill70542 жыл бұрын

    Among those monarchs who left substantial legacies that lasted beyond the usual muddied tumult of succession, this doco is fairly convincing in making the claim for Edward III as possibly the most significant of them all. The unique geopolitical challenges he faced, the necessities that led to so many innovations at a time when their need was so immediately pressing, his decisiveness and willingness to take very finely calculated risks, his knowing when to press on or consolidate. It all goes beyond happenstance or mere luck. He was a very gifted leader indeed.

  • @darkside3803

    @darkside3803

    2 жыл бұрын

    Monarch’s/ substantial/legacies/ to name but a few of the words you mention take a day off ffs. Tell me one (English) monarch who didn’t leave a legacy one way or another

  • @mattharcla

    @mattharcla

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@darkside3803 Lady Jane Grey

  • @susanjohnson1105

    @susanjohnson1105

    Жыл бұрын

    @@darkside3803 King George IV arguably !

  • @therightarmofthefreeworld4703

    @therightarmofthefreeworld4703

    Жыл бұрын

    I'd say the same is true of his grandfather.

  • @garyball1587

    @garyball1587

    Жыл бұрын

    Kids on the rampage and they don't listen to the freaking adults sure yeah you're right there

  • @dh3749
    @dh3749 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the long documentary about King Edward III. I am an American with little knowledge of English monarchy, but I have always appreciated your language and your history. As England's "cub", it is very interesting to know where some of America's tradition, values and laws came from. I am grateful for the time and research it took to complete this documentary. Thank you.

  • @jamesnewstead7099

    @jamesnewstead7099

    Жыл бұрын

    Look into how Edward the 2nd was killed it's shockingly brutal hell hath no fury like a woman scorned

  • @martynashwood881

    @martynashwood881

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jamesnewstead7099 It's debatable he died in this gruesome way but it makes for an interesting rumour, Christopher Marlowe probably had a lot do do with making the story popular when writing his play.

  • @jamesnewstead7099

    @jamesnewstead7099

    Жыл бұрын

    @@martynashwood881 everything is debatable when it's 1000 years ago

  • @Ann_Miller_Proves_GOD

    @Ann_Miller_Proves_GOD

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jamesnewstead7099*Was NOT a 1,000 years ago!!!* *You Need to => Think

  • @Ann_Miller_Proves_GOD

    @Ann_Miller_Proves_GOD

    Жыл бұрын

    @@martynashwood881 *King James Burned hundreds of Ladies* *to the Stake, but Newstead "TYPES" Never Mourn for them!!!*

  • @darklink539
    @darklink539 Жыл бұрын

    My favorite English King, and a truly fascinating figure. Why they haven't made a big time Netflix series is beyond me

  • @frankpienkosky5688

    @frankpienkosky5688

    Жыл бұрын

    .....no charisma?....just competence.....sounds like Eisenhower.....

  • @jturtle5318

    @jturtle5318

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@frankpienkosky5688well-behaved ancestors don't get as much attention. Researching the staid and straitlaced Dutch and Germans on my father's side is tedious.

  • @Pyrrhus_of_Epirus

    @Pyrrhus_of_Epirus

    3 ай бұрын

    @@frankpienkosky5688Idk, he was known for being a very big fan of pageantry and ceremony, and was a man who was clearly able to create a strong sense of brotherhood among the members of the Order of the Garter, which shows a very strong personal charisma.

  • @overcomerbtbojesus

    @overcomerbtbojesus

    3 ай бұрын

    There was actually a miniseries based on one of ken follett’s novels that was set during this period - part of his knightsbridge series - a trilogy that started during the 1100s

  • @TinaFivesten

    @TinaFivesten

    Ай бұрын

    The strategy is to NOT have any proud history tought! Effectively demoralizing!

  • @jaredmn8580
    @jaredmn85802 жыл бұрын

    Edward III taking political power from Isabella and Mortimer is the greatest teenage rebellion in history 😂

  • @mnomadvfx

    @mnomadvfx

    Жыл бұрын

    His grandfather didn't exactly come to the throne in calm waters either.

  • @marcfrancisteodoro7720

    @marcfrancisteodoro7720

    Жыл бұрын

    I think Edward III is who Jahaerys the Conciliator was based off.

  • @nicholash1691

    @nicholash1691

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marcfrancisteodoro7720 i agree Mortimer is rogar Baratheon

  • @dannygray-mi3xn

    @dannygray-mi3xn

    Жыл бұрын

    THE greatest monarch ever. In fact, the only one I don't have issues with.

  • @courageously_CC

    @courageously_CC

    10 ай бұрын

    Ha ha!

  • @ArnaGSmith
    @ArnaGSmith2 жыл бұрын

    This was one of the best and most thorough presentations on Edward III that I have seen to date. Thanks. Be safe!

  • @ThePryzmean
    @ThePryzmean2 жыл бұрын

    Comparatively, Edward III was also a successful husband and father... his wife, Philippa of Hainault , was an amazing woman in her own right. As a royal couple, they legitimately seemed to love one another and were very devoted to each other -- which is so very rare on any level of society, let alone among royalty.

  • @frankpienkosky5688

    @frankpienkosky5688

    Жыл бұрын

    @Zack Smith when you leave it better than when you found it you've done a decent job....

  • @lesleymay8006

    @lesleymay8006

    6 ай бұрын

    Decent husband? Didn't stop him having mistresses

  • @Samtzu
    @Samtzu2 жыл бұрын

    I just sat through two hours of this and was never bored. I am ADHD, sooooo.... this is a big deal. I am now subscribing to catch more of these fantastic videos. Thank you so much for this. Oh, and as a side note, could you do one on either John of Gaunt or Geoffry Chaucer? They were friends but I would really like to learn more about both of them. Again, thank you.

  • @PeopleProfiles

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    2 жыл бұрын

    We will indeed, both.

  • @ditto1958

    @ditto1958

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s not 2 hours- 1:54 😇

  • @jimtryon9721

    @jimtryon9721

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ditto1958 no TV

  • @frankpienkosky5688

    @frankpienkosky5688

    Жыл бұрын

    since England was eventually expelled from France...did it all really matter.?..

  • @VictorHugo-xr1ng

    @VictorHugo-xr1ng

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @Cocarat206
    @Cocarat2062 жыл бұрын

    Great and informative video! Having had both the kings of Scotland and France in prison at one time seems to be the peak of English accomplishment, so I have to say Edward III truly deserves his place among (if not atop) the greats.

  • @VictorHugo-xr1ng

    @VictorHugo-xr1ng

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol, touché...but, no, peak England must be the Empire, particularly under Queen Vic.

  • @DickWillis1

    @DickWillis1

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @deadking8224

    @deadking8224

    Жыл бұрын

    @@VictorHugo-xr1ng That would be peak Britain. The Peak of English Power in terms of land and allegiances was in 1360 after the Treaty of Bretigny.

  • @AlonyaJ
    @AlonyaJ2 жыл бұрын

    I am one of those 'reenactors' and by far, this is my favourite period of history. I chose this period simply because Edward III was such a good King. Yes, the 100 years war, and Scotland blah blah blah, but he single handedly stopped the country going belly up with recession at the end of the plague, and he initiated 200 years of wool trade through the low-lands. It is such a fascinating time period.

  • @frankpienkosky5688

    @frankpienkosky5688

    Жыл бұрын

    so his most significant contributions were not in the military realm?

  • @tiaa.7110

    @tiaa.7110

    Жыл бұрын

    @@frankpienkosky5688 obviously, not to him.

  • @joelspaulding5964

    @joelspaulding5964

    Жыл бұрын

    ​​@@frankpienkosky5688 No. He is postulating that economic and social reforms were the greatest legacy of Edward III. Military control, as a mean, no doubt contributed mightily to those formerly mentioned ends.

  • @gm2407

    @gm2407

    8 ай бұрын

    Well Edward III like Diocletian tried to implement a maximum price for goods and labour. So both ineffectively tried to legislate against supply and demand. Economic theory having not progressed by this point of history. Statute of labourers I have read counter to this video was ineffective. So the point is disbuted. It would be like trying to implement a maximum wage during the current inflationary period, it wont work. The fact that new coins were issued confirms it did not work as the larger silver coin and the golden noble indicate that inflation was an issue which he had to address by increasing the circulation of higher value coins as the silver penny was not enough.

  • @joshr.8010
    @joshr.801010 күн бұрын

    i feel like these are perfect videos for adhd/autism. fast paced, yet informative, with a relaxing voice.

  • @_..--
    @_..--2 жыл бұрын

    Incredible work, only 45 min in and an excellent telling of Edward's great tale.

  • @jameskpolkastronomyhistory5984

    @jameskpolkastronomyhistory5984

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Peoples Profiles Older Video Was A Bit Low Quality,And This Is The Remake We All Needed

  • @medievalhistorybuff
    @medievalhistorybuff Жыл бұрын

    A great king. It's a pity the last decade or so of his life ended the way it did. I think Queen Phillipa was extremely important and her death was a great blow to Edward.

  • @GPA_Karting
    @GPA_Karting2 жыл бұрын

    An hour In and I’m so engrossed in this video, your channel is absolutely amazing, love continuing to learn as I get older, our countries history is fascinating!

  • @itsacarolbthing5221

    @itsacarolbthing5221

    Жыл бұрын

    I would also recommend History Calling. I watch them alternately. They're both brilliant, in different ways.

  • @aloknarain723
    @aloknarain7232 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful narration , clarity of voice and sound and beautiful pronunciation and. unparrelled text research mkes this video one of the best I've seen ever. Thanks.

  • @utuberhoda

    @utuberhoda

    2 жыл бұрын

    Alok you are so right!!!!! I truly appreciate the exact same qualities-they are substantially lacking in a lot of current works.

  • @philiphema2678
    @philiphema26782 жыл бұрын

    I'm currently reading "The Reckoning" a novel based on the period when England's determination to annex Wales and the lives of King Edward and Daffyd, the Welsh royal leader. This doc expands on the lives of subsequent players. Many thanks from Hawai'i.

  • @gerryjamesedwards1227
    @gerryjamesedwards1227 Жыл бұрын

    From the look of one of the portraits of Eddy 3, it seems that he was the model for the King on playing cards.

  • @ledzep331
    @ledzep3312 жыл бұрын

    To my shame, I knew little of England's middle ages till reading the excellent book; The Three Edwards, by Michael Prestwich. Some 20 years ago, this book sparked my interest in the later middle age monarchs and western European history of this time. I think this excellent peace will serve to do the same for many people.

  • @edwardolson8996
    @edwardolson89962 жыл бұрын

    I knew very little about Edward lll, and I thank you for changing that. There is so much to praise. I will mention two things which are not absolutely central to the success of the history lesson, but make it so much more enjoyable. First of all, your voice, which is such a pleasure to hear. It may seem somewhat shallow to mention this, but it is not insignificant. Second, the photography is often stunningly beautiful. There is no reason why good history can't please the sense.

  • @frankpienkosky5688

    @frankpienkosky5688

    Жыл бұрын

    I've yet to stay awake during one of these accounts....guy's voice...[and all the trivial details]....tends to put me to sleep.....

  • @tricivenola8164
    @tricivenola8164 Жыл бұрын

    I'll second the request for a documentary on John of Gaunt and one on Geoffrey Chaucer, and PLEASE do one on Katherine Swynford. So many royals were descended from her, but there's very little on her. It's possible that John's patronage of Chaucer derived through Katherine, since she was Chaucer's sister-in-law and John's mistress, later his Duchess.

  • @LuisaRodriguez0212

    @LuisaRodriguez0212

    Жыл бұрын

    I too want a documentary on John of Gaunt.

  • @MarcusHCrawford

    @MarcusHCrawford

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree. Especially on Chaucer, myself.

  • @kylemarshall7040

    @kylemarshall7040

    Жыл бұрын

    I would love one on John of Gaunt. I find him fascinating. I guess he got it from his father.

  • @gm2407

    @gm2407

    8 ай бұрын

    Joan Beaufort, daughter of John of Gaunt and Katherine Swynford, and mother of Warwick the kingmaker and Cecilly Neville the mother of Edward IV and Richard III. John of Gaunt is the ancestor of every King of England from Henry IV onward. Joan Beaufort is Margaret Beaufort's great aunt, so Edward IV is Margaret's second cousin, with Henry VII and Richard the third having John of Gaunt as their nearest common ancestor and being second cousins once removed. John is a common ancestor to all European houses. Largely through marriage into Castille of his daughter Catherine, marriage into Portugal of his granddaughter (Henry IV father of) Philippa and through is daughter Joan via the houses of York and Tudor through Cecily Neville. So through Cecily and Joan; Katherine Swynford did will for he descendants. As we know Richard III's mitocondrial dna we know Katherine's was J1c2c3. Katherine was born the daughter of a Hainault knight known as Paon de Roet. We do not know her mother or the origins of said mother. Alison Weir believes Katherine and Philippa were born of a second marriage.

  • @jturtle5318

    @jturtle5318

    7 ай бұрын

    Katherine Swynford is my 19th GGM.

  • @jamesbutler3960
    @jamesbutler39602 жыл бұрын

    You are the best at what you do on KZread! Thanks for providing enlightenment on a entirely different level!

  • @AKAZA-kq8jd
    @AKAZA-kq8jd2 жыл бұрын

    I'm shocked they haven't made a movie or series about Edward especially when he was a young man.

  • @jeandehuit5385

    @jeandehuit5385

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's exceedingly odd, but I actually find Edward III more interesting in his later years in the 1370s, when everyone just kinda assumes he's 'retired' and 'played out' and then there's this one last Parliament in 1376 and Edward starts preparing for one last French campaign. Then his eldest son dies during said Parliament and Edward himself dies literally right as they were about to leave, but it still feels like an interesting time. That's not to say his early years aren't interesting either; his whole life could make an interesting series, really (tho. if it's a series, I'd like to see them handle at least the beginning of Richard II's reign too).

  • @AKAZA-kq8jd

    @AKAZA-kq8jd

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jeandehuit5385 For me I enjoy the figurehead that liberated himself from his captors and punishing them both showing his subjects that he is worthy to be called king I just can't say the same for Edward V.

  • @daveyork0

    @daveyork0

    2 жыл бұрын

    they didn't have video back then

  • @frankpienkosky5688

    @frankpienkosky5688

    Жыл бұрын

    blame it on Shakespeare....

  • @samuelgarrod8327

    @samuelgarrod8327

    27 күн бұрын

    It would be awful, especially if Yanks had anything to do with it.

  • @anthonyraw5231
    @anthonyraw523110 ай бұрын

    You presented an excellent account of Edward III. The only point I would make is to that you might have mentioned he made an alliance with Portugal formulated in 1373. It is the oldest alliance in the world between two nations.

  • @johnleins5593
    @johnleins55932 жыл бұрын

    I have always thought that Edward 3rd was England's greatest Monarch after studying English History for 72 years I have not changed my mind.

  • @johnleins5593

    @johnleins5593

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @johnleins5593

    @johnleins5593

    2 жыл бұрын

    There is another great tale about Edward 111 which you did not mention which occurred at the siege of Calais. This was The Burghers of Calais, who volunteered themselves to save Edward's wrath after a long siege. Queen Phillips pleaded with Edward to spare them because they were brave and selfless men and Edward spared them. Behind every good man is a good woman.

  • @emilpeterson7034

    @emilpeterson7034

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wonder what would have happened if The Black Prince would have survived. Can only imagine the grief of the king having the son who seemed to be the most alike of himself dying. Especially as someone who could ascend his throne with the respect of the people behind him aswell as a great commander.

  • @caseyh1934

    @caseyh1934

    2 жыл бұрын

    I might have to lean towards Henry II, Curtmantle over Edward III. Both however came into the throne after a very difficult period in English history and had similar trajectories; each following what were essentially civil wars, I both had their preferred heirs yoinked, long standing quarrels from France, and both of their reins each had similar impacts in scope on the direction of their country. Great during their times only to end in Tears

  • @alpacinoravidutt

    @alpacinoravidutt

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@caseyh1934 but edward iii and his children had a solid relationship and it was a time of no backstabbing, plotting, scheming and all that crap. Henry II, his wife and children were toxic and selfish

  • @lilbits4173
    @lilbits41732 жыл бұрын

    Superb video. So much information to learn and remember! I love the story telling like this, without anyone talking but the narrator. Great job!

  • @tricivenola8164
    @tricivenola8164 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! I met Edward III first through Anya Seton's classic novel Katherine, which although not precisely accurate on all counts, certainly takes one into the 14th century. I'm happy to learn that her take on John of Gaunt's father is much as he's described in your documentary. England's greatest king? Perhaps- since Arthur is largely based on myths.

  • @frankpienkosky5688

    @frankpienkosky5688

    Жыл бұрын

    England and France...France and England....with a bit of Scotland thrown in....ho-hum...did it all really matter in the long run?

  • @andrewbrewer7702

    @andrewbrewer7702

    Жыл бұрын

    As Churchill said there is only one King who got the Great included in his name, which is likely who the narrator got mixed up in all of this. And that was Alfred the Great, who turned back the invasion of the Danish vikings.

  • @bigdave2308

    @bigdave2308

    Жыл бұрын

    King longshanks

  • @pedanticradiator1491

    @pedanticradiator1491

    Жыл бұрын

    If Arthur existed he was certainly not king of England as that country was not founded for several centuries after Arthur is supposed to have lived

  • @pedanticradiator1491

    @pedanticradiator1491

    Жыл бұрын

    @Trevor that was Edward I not III

  • @meltonrobbo
    @meltonrobbo2 жыл бұрын

    That was brilliant! I really enjoyed this and appreciate the effort into making it. Thanks.

  • @TheAngev
    @TheAngev Жыл бұрын

    Excellent historical documentary. Pictures are a bit repetitive, but sticking to facts is what makes it so good. Great job.

  • @danielsternberman
    @danielsternberman Жыл бұрын

    Edward III is certainly the greatest English King. He embodied the Chivalric era at its pinnacle. His ability to both act as a Commander in battle and an astute delegator in domestic policy left England in 1370 as the most unified nation state in Europe. He further left major lasting architectural landmarks ; beyond Windsor he also was instrumental in important building projects at Oxford and elsewhere throughout the realm.

  • @eddiesid1149

    @eddiesid1149

    Жыл бұрын

    For sure. Beats his Grandfather and his great grandaon in chivalrous feats.

  • @wboyle9721

    @wboyle9721

    8 ай бұрын

    I think king George the 6th was the best uk king

  • @brendaswampter2307
    @brendaswampter23072 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos on Edward the King. I am an educator in Latin American Studies but my second love is British. I also love the history of the Roman empire.

  • @brendaswampter2307

    @brendaswampter2307

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I love everything history. By studying othernpeople, you also learn about ourselves

  • @jackwhitehead5233

    @jackwhitehead5233

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @nancypalmerdesanchez3076

    @nancypalmerdesanchez3076

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ditto to every sentence!!

  • @jackwhitehead5233

    @jackwhitehead5233

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@brendaswampter2307 come to England, we would love to have you :)

  • @jackwhitehead5233

    @jackwhitehead5233

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nancypalmerdesanchez3076 come and visit us in England :)

  • @kathrynjordan8782
    @kathrynjordan8782 Жыл бұрын

    I love medieval history. Such a wonderful documentary on Edward III. I don't think I have heard that much of Edward III. He seems to have been such a unique king with all the innovations during his reign. He was far better than his father Edward II. Edward III was a very gifted leader indeed. A shame that his father could not be that way.

  • @rosaliegolding5549
    @rosaliegolding5549 Жыл бұрын

    HE’S NOT FORGOTTEN AS ENGLANDS GREATEST KING to this day we are BENEFITING from his leadership and the English Language with Chaucer enhancing it , influenced by John of Gaunt in the mix with statesmanship and giving us the Tudors through Kathryn Swynford 👏👏🤷‍♀️

  • @katieneubaum4284
    @katieneubaum4284 Жыл бұрын

    This channel is literally a gift from God. They’re so engaging and informative and I play at least 2 everyday though my earbuds to make my workday go faster and learn something new. You guys are amazing, please please please keep up the good work.

  • @Re-Booter
    @Re-Booter8 ай бұрын

    My 20th great grandfather, what a legacy to leave behind.

  • @samuelgarrod8327

    @samuelgarrod8327

    27 күн бұрын

    😂

  • @comfycomfy6469
    @comfycomfy64692 жыл бұрын

    really informative and you have such a lovely clear voice and perfect pace

  • @gigmcsweeney8566
    @gigmcsweeney8566 Жыл бұрын

    My 20th x great grandfather, Sir Nicholas D'Aubrechicourt, was a French nobleman and an escort to Queen Isabella when she returned to England with Mortimer and the young Edward of Windsor, with the aim over overthrowing Edward II. His son, Sir Sanchet, who was my 19th x great grandfather, came to England as a child and was knighted at the age of 16, immediately prior to the Battle of Crecy, and was a founding knight of Edward's Order of the Garter, being allotted stall no. 25 in St George's Chapel. His sons were both Escorts to the Body of King Edward, as well as being MPs in Hampshire and Constables of the Tower and Nottingham Castle.

  • @meredithinserra4670
    @meredithinserra4670 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, very detailed! I enjoyed this immensely! I took one course in the history of England in college back in the 1980s. The semester I took the course they were offering the later half of history from 1500 to the present. I kept my textbook though! Most students sold their textbooks as soon as they walked out of their exams. I kept the textbooks of my favorite courses!

  • @shawndavis2611
    @shawndavis26112 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely brilliant he definitely was our greatest king and we have had many great kings but his achievements really stand out

  • @deadking8224

    @deadking8224

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CommonSwindler Above Edward I? In terms of military accomplishments, Edward III was far superior.

  • @henryvkingofenglandandfran7220

    @henryvkingofenglandandfran7220

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think everyone is missing out King Henry V here. Henry like Edward was a brilliant tactician, his victory at Agincourt was impressive, more so than Edwards glorious victory and Crécy. However, unlike Edward Henry was a great strategist. After his victory at Agincourt, Henry went home for a year to gather a new army and set out to conquer all of northern France. Henry achieved this by 1420, this year also saw his greatest achievement when he signed the Treaty of Troyes which made him the regent and heir to the kingdom of France after the death of Charles VI. Henry’s campaign lasted from 1417-1420, the reason why he was so successful was because his strategy was simple, to capture and hold land. Unlike Edward III at Crécy, Henry V exploited his victory after Agincourt. He made use of the fact that he destroyed the French nobility, this allowed him to steamroll through Normandy with limited resistance, the French were to afraid to confront Henry in open battle. Henry had no need to use chevaucée which was what Edward III and his son Edward the Black Prince used all the time as a way of extracting resources to fund the war effort. Henry on the other hand was a skilled administrator, he knew how to fund the war with a good tax system, he did also use chevaucée’s at times such as with his 1415 campaign, the 1415 campaign could also be an argument for Henry’s lack of strategic skills such as with his predictions at the siege of Harfleur and his naivety when trying to ford the Somme. Anyway Henry used chevaucée’s in 1415 as a way to pay for the war effort which did work out for him as Henry didn’t really have much of a financial burden later on in 1417-1420. Finally, Henry V was one of the finest diplomats of the age. The Treaty of Troyes was one an embarrassment for the French as they effectively signed over their kingdom to the English, this was all thanks to Henry’s intelligence. Henry also managed to forge an alliance with the wayward Burgundians in 1419, a powerful French noble family who had been disassociated with the rest of France. This gave Henry immense power. Even before then, in 1415 before his campaign, Henry outwitted the French in his secret negotiations with the Dutch and Burgundians, the former promising to support the king and the later promised to stay neutral. The French were completely unaware of this, not knowing their own vassals won’t support them. By 1416, Henry became the diplomatic arbiter of Europe, getting a visit from the King of Hungary, later Holy Roman Emperor, Sigismund who recognised Henry’s claim to the kingdom of France, not that of the Valois. Anyway my drivel here is just to show why I believe Henry V is greatest monarch in English/British history. His prestige is legendary and his piety was great. Henry’s only failures in life was the fact he died young at the age of 35 (ruling for only nine years) and the fact his only child Henry VI was the most inept, weakest and incompetent ruler in English history, his mismanagement would lead to the bloody Wars of the Roses.

  • @Tugela60

    @Tugela60

    2 жыл бұрын

    No. Athelstan was the greatest English king. After all, he was the one who actually created the country we know today, lol.

  • @putler965

    @putler965

    2 жыл бұрын

    I prefer George III. But then I'm American.

  • @archivesoffantasy5560

    @archivesoffantasy5560

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CommonSwindler you know a lot about English kings I agree with your list of the most important ones. However Edward III wasn’t just a good or competent military commander, he was outstanding. He put into law for English subjects to practice forms of archery and bow shooting Every week. Which was possibly/probably contributed to victories at Crecy and set up for Henry V to repeat at Agincourt. I do completely agree though that enduring domestic reform outdoes temporary military victory and glory. I’d say the best kings of England include Alfred the Great (saviour of Wessex and forms idea of England) Athelstan (first king of England) Edgar the Peaceful (the other most worthy of the Anglo Saxons) Henry I (best Norman king, beat his brother, beat the king of France, who he’s supposed to be a vassal of, king for 35 years , intelligent, wise) Henry II (English common law which governs a large chunk of the planet. It’s not all his credit but Henry II played a big part) Edward I (more Parliament involved though the king of course was still mostly in charge. Edward I had to keep de montforts reforms credit to both but more so SDM) Richard III (despite what ever political manoeuvres he took or may have taken to get into power, in a mere 2 year reign he passed many reforms to benefit the common man) These are the most notable domestic reformist kings. The best warrior kings would be: Edward III, Henry V, Edward IV, Richard Lionheart Outside of kings William Marshal and Simon De Montfort deserve a mention as warriors and reformists.

  • @dancahill9585
    @dancahill95858 ай бұрын

    Kind of amazing the transition between Edward I to Edward II to Edward III. You can make the argument that E1 and E3 are among the best kings England had. You can also make the argument that E2 was among the worst. It just goes to show that a heredity model doesn't give you very consistent leadership.

  • @paulscottfilms
    @paulscottfilms2 жыл бұрын

    An absolutely fine and riveting account of Edward III. Much praise to People Profiles.

  • @johnmiller7614

    @johnmiller7614

    2 жыл бұрын

    qq

  • @frankpienkosky5688

    @frankpienkosky5688

    Жыл бұрын

    fleshed him out a bit...useful knowledge....

  • @samdasilva1914
    @samdasilva1914 Жыл бұрын

    A wonderful history documentary. Thank you so much for this.

  • @athenassigil5820
    @athenassigil58202 жыл бұрын

    My favorite English monarch, period. And may I compliment your most excellent presentation of this great king. Cheers!

  • @odeytayem8902

    @odeytayem8902

    2 жыл бұрын

    He was a pedo apparently

  • @bigjimmyenglish
    @bigjimmyenglish2 жыл бұрын

    Practically spent my whole week watching these videos!! Probably my favourite channel on YT. I will look at donating months

  • @JoeKerr420
    @JoeKerr4202 жыл бұрын

    Probably the Greatest King of England. Henry V would be if he had lived longer and his accomplishments are hard to ignore but Edward III did so much in his time.

  • @frankpienkosky5688

    @frankpienkosky5688

    Жыл бұрын

    hard to utilize that term "great"...when England had yet to attain that status....just another player in the seemingly endless European conflicts...."greatness" was still in her future.....

  • @DamonNomad82
    @DamonNomad822 жыл бұрын

    I consider Edward III to be one of the two greatest English Monarchs, the other being Henry V. It would be amazing if someone could produce a properly done, historically accurate film series based on his reign.

  • @paulscottfilms

    @paulscottfilms

    2 жыл бұрын

    Surely this is that film. You are not thinking of muddying the waters with Hollywood like garbage surely?

  • @darkacademiaaudiobooks

    @darkacademiaaudiobooks

    2 жыл бұрын

    While Edward III was certainly one of Britain's greatest kings, it was Henry V who actually won the French throne that Edward III had claimed.

  • @archivesoffantasy5560

    @archivesoffantasy5560

    2 жыл бұрын

    Warrior kings prevailing against odds are cool but domestic reforms done by likes of Henry II and Richard III benefit people for a lot longer

  • @johnreese3797

    @johnreese3797

    2 жыл бұрын

    You must be talking about Norman kings. The greatest was the Saxon king Alfred the Great.

  • @zacharyb2723

    @zacharyb2723

    2 жыл бұрын

    Unpopular opinion - Henry V SUCKED. a warmonger with less of an excuse than most (ie. historical circumstances - he REALLY had to restart a war? - nope basically just dynastic clownery... that Netflix film 'The King' even repeats the myth that the clergy tricked him into invading. nah bro he just wanted glory. Shakespeare was too nice to him.

  • @dianaclaiborne7590
    @dianaclaiborne75902 жыл бұрын

    I have just discovered that I too am descended from Edward III. In the US we are not taught English history. Seems strange since we began as an English colony! So thank you so much for this overview of King Edward III.

  • @deebee5045

    @deebee5045

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol I’m not surprised you’re not taught anything outside American history… after all.. what other country on the planet can celebrate a game that proclaims to be the World Series… but … you’re the only country playing ..lol 😂… Americans ! .. you crack me up 😅

  • @Mistressrichards

    @Mistressrichards

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @cathleenshlagel8246

    @cathleenshlagel8246

    Жыл бұрын

    I am to

  • @lsisecretary1454

    @lsisecretary1454

    Жыл бұрын

    I studied English history in High School

  • @tylernelson4901

    @tylernelson4901

    Жыл бұрын

    @@deebee5045well the answer to that one is pretty much that all the best baseball players from every baseball-playing country come to play in the mlb

  • @tamaveirene
    @tamaveirene2 жыл бұрын

    Love your work...absolutely beautiful! thank you- duly subscribed!

  • @tylerrichards6456
    @tylerrichards6456 Жыл бұрын

    What a terrific video and fantastic channel. The quality is second to none.

  • @linibiography
    @linibiography Жыл бұрын

    The kingly splendor conceals a lot of tragedy. These people lived tough lives. Great videos.

  • @clearly_average
    @clearly_average Жыл бұрын

    Oh so today marks the 689th anniversary of the Battle at Halidon Hill. What a remarkable day to learn of Edward III's victories

  • @frankpienkosky5688

    @frankpienkosky5688

    Жыл бұрын

    when a war goes on for a hundred years who cares who won what?

  • @cornelia9778
    @cornelia97785 ай бұрын

    Bravo a wonderful film. I was totally gripped the entire time. Thank you

  • @susantolle7599
    @susantolle75992 жыл бұрын

    Many Thanks. Extraordinary research and presentation. All good for a Healthy Happy and Prosperous New Year and onward. May the Allmighty Bless and Protect you and Family and England and all of the United Kingdom

  • @danielsternberman
    @danielsternberman2 жыл бұрын

    Unquestionably Edward lll remains Englands greatest king for many accomplishments. This documentary overlooked Edward's building campaign in England. He endowed Oxford College and built many important structures which stand today.

  • @csomanathchakrapani7521

    @csomanathchakrapani7521

    Жыл бұрын

    👌🙏❤️🙏🙏

  • @frankpienkosky5688

    @frankpienkosky5688

    Жыл бұрын

    ok...Joe Biden he ain't...give you that....

  • @TherealHK-47
    @TherealHK-47 Жыл бұрын

    I love this channel, your documentaries are excellently presented and so enjoyable to listen to! Would you ever consider doing videos on semi-mythological or fictional characters and their origins? Like where did the stories of King Arthur or Robin Hood originate and what, if anything, was it’s true basis? I’d love to see you guys take on something like that

  • @Maggie5451
    @Maggie5451 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this documentary. I knew very little about this king of England, though I do love English history. His legacy affects so much of our history and is still relevant todat. Thank you.

  • @garrycorrothers711
    @garrycorrothers7112 жыл бұрын

    Love this one. Keep up the good work.

  • @Menapho
    @Menapho2 жыл бұрын

    In its totality Edwards’s reign do not nearly receive the recognition it deserves today. Thank you for bringing him to the forefront as the standard bearer for British monarchy.

  • @trj1442
    @trj14422 жыл бұрын

    What an excellent doco. Thankyou.

  • @kuwaitisnotadeployment1373
    @kuwaitisnotadeployment13732 жыл бұрын

    I just had to give a like and comment to show my appreciation. I know this is a lot of work 💯

  • @cellolion6631
    @cellolion66312 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful distillation of a uniquely excellent narration!

  • @deadking8224
    @deadking82242 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much, I actually requested this

  • @ciscornBIG

    @ciscornBIG

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think it was my request that actually pushed them towards it, honestly. Happy new year!

  • @godgunsandtrucks611
    @godgunsandtrucks611 Жыл бұрын

    I am a descendant of Sir William Atte Woode king Edwards captain of the guards. I found out by accident having a disease diagnosed that only the nobility can have. I also have kinship to Margaret Atwood writer of the handmaid's tale. The last name has a variation to it that can be attributed to changes that came with time. Also I may add this documentary could not have been hosted by anyone better. It was so good it actually moved my heart over a passionate subject with me. Thank you for this

  • @Species5008

    @Species5008

    Жыл бұрын

    A disease that only nobility can have? Snooty Bi!@# Syndrome? There are no actual diseases that target nobility.

  • @MaRi-zp9zk

    @MaRi-zp9zk

    Жыл бұрын

    Lmao o

  • @zo5828

    @zo5828

    Жыл бұрын

    😂 😂

  • @germanhernandez2276

    @germanhernandez2276

    Жыл бұрын

    Now I can rest in peace !

  • @patriciafenwick5846
    @patriciafenwick5846 Жыл бұрын

    I'm doing a course on Edward III, and apart from reading Ormrod and Sumption, this will help me enormously for my essay, thank you

  • @NimrodTargaryen
    @NimrodTargaryen2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing and richly delivered narration

  • @TheFinrodSilver
    @TheFinrodSilver Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this doc. I Enjoy this period of history and recently read a book on the life of the Black Prince, which covers quite a bit of Edwards reign as well.

  • @Henry-ms1sl
    @Henry-ms1sl2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you ever so much! Are you going to do Henry V again by any chance? These two Kings (especially Henry V) are my favourite monarchs and I love learning about them as much as I can 😊

  • @PeopleProfiles

    @PeopleProfiles

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe 😊

  • @Henry-ms1sl

    @Henry-ms1sl

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@PeopleProfiles I'll be here waiting anyway, as with all your videos on our monarchs I love them so thank you 😊

  • @henryvkingofenglandandfran7220

    @henryvkingofenglandandfran7220

    2 жыл бұрын

    Although Edward III was great, Henry V was just on another level.

  • @Henry-ms1sl

    @Henry-ms1sl

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@henryvkingofenglandandfran7220 he was indeed mate!!! He's my hero and a man I look up to, he was our best king and he was a man who went into the battle with his men and he was an outstanding king and many in France mourned the loss of him as he brought much needed stability to northern France during the French civil war. I will always respect him

  • @Henry-ms1sl

    @Henry-ms1sl

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Ready For Anything. I'll have to have a look and read about her

  • @JoeSmith-vs5sy
    @JoeSmith-vs5sy2 ай бұрын

    This is an extremely well done documentary well worth your time to view it all.

  • @Flamsterette
    @Flamsterette11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the upload!

  • @robertleigh559
    @robertleigh5592 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting. I love history. This could have been tiring over such a long presentation but the very clear and precise diction is marvelous and keeps one alert to the end.

  • @gregorytaylor9104
    @gregorytaylor91042 жыл бұрын

    Alfred the Great was a man of literature on top of everything else.

  • @theresadoll5374

    @theresadoll5374

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes Alfred gets my vote too. He was a man of vision and determination. And 100% “English”!

  • @frankpienkosky5688

    @frankpienkosky5688

    Жыл бұрын

    @@theresadoll5374 beat the Vikings...then killed them with kindness and Christian charity....smart guy.....

  • @theresadoll5374

    @theresadoll5374

    Жыл бұрын

    @@frankpienkosky5688 More like “if you can’t beat ‘em, let them join you” lol

  • @1501Anne
    @1501Anne Жыл бұрын

    Great documentary, really enjoy these documentaries with no presenter hogging the screen, much more relaxing & enjoyable. The constant pictures & diagrams help with the imagination. Thank You

  • @PeopleProfiles

    @PeopleProfiles

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @fureur17
    @fureur17 Жыл бұрын

    Edward the Confessor and Alfred the Great are the true greatest kings in my opinion because they were both sucessful in their reign, innovative, like Edward III, but they were instead in the position of the '' Good guys '' defending their countrie and improving it insteaud of waging wars and finding ways to exploit more the peasants and laborer like Edward III did

  • @icsedge1
    @icsedge12 жыл бұрын

    An excellent program. Indeed he was one of the greatest kings

  • @TheBeefTrain
    @TheBeefTrain2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing job.

  • @GoodTravelChannel
    @GoodTravelChannel9 ай бұрын

    One of my favourite videos. I learnt a lot of the history of England and one of the greatest kings. A lot of information. Thanks 🙏

  • @christinav.lhlimpuii706
    @christinav.lhlimpuii706 Жыл бұрын

    Very relaxing to listen to the voice of this narrater...my fav so far among all the narrators of this channel 🙂

  • @robertdavis9246
    @robertdavis92462 жыл бұрын

    To make these excellent presentations effective as learning tools one must, I believe, have studied the era of Edward I as well as The Edward’s II and III previously. It is an amazingly complex and interesting piece of English history and thus requires a previous study background to make this information stick to the little grey cells.

  • @jenniferharrison8915
    @jenniferharrison8915 Жыл бұрын

    Always surprised at how successful he was and what a great legacy he created, particularly surprised when his father was so incompetent and sleazy! Isabella was obviously the strong, clever and connected one!! Isabella's son was also lucky in Phillipa! (Go the Scots!) I'm glad Edward survived though! 🤗 Edward learned a lot of survival in his teenage years, you cannot hold back a Scorpio for long! Hooray, he was smart to use the longbow, increasing his credibility! So sad for Scotland, France were the real enemy - or were they? Who really wins in a war!? Phillip failed to prove his position, no wonder the allies had cause to support a full rebellion! Oh dear, not Scotland again!! Success to success, it's addictive! 🏹 David was not very smart! 🤨 "The Order of the Garter", wonderful idea, really a good behaviour bond! 😄 Another great idea, Windsor, a glorious castle still today! The Plague! 😱 (Covid issues. Clever man, similar to Australia!)! Was another French war really essential, temporary glory, millions of dead youth! Scots were they own worst enemy! 😫 Peace! 😴 Active men often suffer health problems when they slow down and have time to consider! John of Gaunt should have refused to participate in France! Domestic stability was so important, they didn't deserve continued stife! The War of the Roses, how very sad! 😪 He was a brilliant King to the United Kingdom, such enduring policies and brave innovations! 😁 So unfortunate for the world, that Edward III's children became so prolific that they fought ruthlessly for a "less than ideal" position as the King! So many opportunities to continue Edwards greatness and the country's success lost in jealousy, treachery and petty murder! Hooray for Edward 111! 💕 Extraordinary! 👍

  • @dominicp9296

    @dominicp9296

    Жыл бұрын

    You are absolutely crazy lollll wtf are you on about in this ridiculous paragraph

  • @jenniferharrison8915

    @jenniferharrison8915

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dominicp9296 I actually took it all in, he was a great King! (Thesis coming soon!) King Charles has the same birthday, that's interesting! 😄 And The War of the Roses, of course! 😩

  • @kenchesnut4425
    @kenchesnut44252 жыл бұрын

    Superb work ..The production crew...fabulous...All around 10 out of 10...MUCH LUV FROM N.AUGUSTA S.C

  • @warwick936
    @warwick936 Жыл бұрын

    You can visit Nottingham castle and see the very caves that Edward iii used to sneak up into the castle to capture Mortimer and where he dragged Mortimer down the cave to London! It’s called Mortimers Hole!!

  • @nadiazeeb1868
    @nadiazeeb18682 жыл бұрын

    Thank you indeed. He certainly was extremely intelligent no doubt. May he rest in Peace

  • @kweejibodali3078
    @kweejibodali30782 жыл бұрын

    while Edward III had a difficult experience and had great capabilities, I find that his actions based on succession to be rather strange, and contributing quite largely to crisis of subsequent wars that we have all heard so much about. his unwillingness to make any marriage contracts for his first two children, Edward the Black Prince and Isabella,until they were both over thirty years of age, causing them, especially the Black Prince, to produce new heirs really late in life. This is an extremely rare event as most are married very young to produce heirs and ensure stable succession. Generally speaking, it is more stable if the eldest boy has enough heirs, of adult age at the time of succession to completely knock out the chances of all other cousins, uncles etc. The Black Prince finally married his english cousin, because Edward III, the father, was very leery of a foreign alliance that would result with him having to go to war against his in laws, as happened with the marriage of his sister to a Scottish royal, arranged by his own mother. When Edward III and the eldest the Black Prince died, the Black Prince's son, Richard II was still a boy, and really not ready to lead without the training and guidance of a real father figure, and he had a very strange relationship with ever powerful uncles and cousins, like John of Gaunt, and John's son Henry. And this leads to another of Edward's policies, not only in having so many children , ( i call this a policy because it affects English governance ) but ensuring that sons like John of Gaunt possessed twenty to thirty castles by the age of twenty two... and armies of retainers, making all his children into "mini kings". Also, younger son John of Gaunt was married young, putting him in position off and running, to produce heirs of comparable age to his eldest brother, when it really should have been the other way around : the eldest brother married young, and John married later. but the whole set up is a power struggle in the making. One cannot blâme Richard II 's mistakes on Edward III, and exiling cousin Henry, John of Gaunt's powerful son, and attainder his lands was a doozy : Henry probably felt he really had no choice but to come back and perform the knockout punch in order to regain his territory, and he made himself into Henry IV , helping kick off the War of the Roses nicely. One examination of Edward III 's actions explains that he really meant to expand his empire to accommodate all his sons, keep them busy with wars to reclaim for example, Brittany in France, which would have been under the lordship of John of Gaunt... However, by the 1360's the empire plans were fading , so that did not quite pan out. And the constant wars for empire contributed to the ill health of the Black Prince, who died without ever being crowned. I suppose that you can say that no one can get everything right, and his dynasty did fall victim to climate change, prompting famines, plague, social and civil unrest, and limited resources , which may have contributed to succession crisis on its own.

  • @frankpienkosky5688

    @frankpienkosky5688

    Жыл бұрын

    thank God WWI put an end to all this nonsense....

  • @gm2407

    @gm2407

    8 ай бұрын

    I cant imagine he expected his eldest son to die from health issues before him. Sometimes you do need lots of heirs as well, see Henry II who fathered William, Henry, Richard, Geoffrey and John. But only Henry and John survived him. Or Edward I who had lots of sons but several died leaving him with Edward of Caenarvon as his only surviving son and necessitating his remarriage and more sons, Thomas and Edmund. William the conqueror had Robert, Richard, William and Henry, yet his dynasty ended with Henry I due to one ship accident. Untimely deaths happen. You cant rely on one person to carry the load. For example the main line of house Capet was almost wiped out if Louis VII failed to have a son late in life with his second wife, note all extant lines descend from him. Louis had also unexpectedly ascended when his older brother died early.

  • @patwoods6487
    @patwoods6487 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic. Very informative.

  • @gillianwilk
    @gillianwilk2 жыл бұрын

    Highly informative and helpful.

  • @oopopp
    @oopopp2 жыл бұрын

    Just marking it here that I was here the first day this vid dropped...

  • @alexanderexton5001
    @alexanderexton5001 Жыл бұрын

    Whether an English King or a Jedi Master, it's nice to know that if you have the *_high ground_* in a fight, you're more likely to win any battle you engage in :)

  • @DarthVader-ig6ci

    @DarthVader-ig6ci

    Жыл бұрын

    Is that some kind of personal attack🧐

  • @alexanderexton5001

    @alexanderexton5001

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DarthVader-ig6ci Hopefully not, my lord, and if so, not intentionally. But I can understand why it could be seen that way. From a certain point of view. :)

  • @DarthVader-ig6ci

    @DarthVader-ig6ci

    Жыл бұрын

    @@alexanderexton5001 I'll forgive you for this one time, don't make me kill you

  • @alexanderexton5001

    @alexanderexton5001

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DarthVader-ig6ci Ah but even if you tried you couldn't win, Darth. If you strike me down I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine. :)

  • @unstoppable-ar3292
    @unstoppable-ar32922 жыл бұрын

    I can't begin to tell you how good this is!!

  • @gloriaschlotterbeck6656
    @gloriaschlotterbeck66567 ай бұрын

    Great Channel !! Just retelling tge facts as we know up to date..no favouritism..clear and precise !!! Respect !!!

  • @moomyung9231
    @moomyung92312 жыл бұрын

    I love this channel. It's not too biased (it is at times) but it really doesn't seem to favor Catholic vs Protestant or English vs Welsh.

  • @sirwelch9991
    @sirwelch99912 жыл бұрын

    He accomplished more during his reign than any other monarch before him.

  • @johnhaydu2627

    @johnhaydu2627

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CommonSwindler i dont think so in terms of military achievments. Edwards III is above them all in this respect

  • @johnhaydu2627

    @johnhaydu2627

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CommonSwindler I think if you look in terms of what was accomplished Edward III is #1. He never was captured like his grandfather and his sons never rebelled against him. The only negatives about Edward III reign are the very end (his mistress). He also dealt with the worst plague in history.

  • @deadking8224

    @deadking8224

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CommonSwindler Edward III's conquests and success in France were far superior than most of Edward I's military campaigns

  • @deadking8224

    @deadking8224

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CommonSwindler Charles V started his reconquest of Aquitaine in 1369,9 years after the Treaty of Bretigny, but it did indeed take 5 years after that for Charles to regain what had been lost but age had caught up with Edward by that time. There was probably not much he would have been able to do anyway. Are there any other books you would recommend reading about Edward III's life?

  • @johnhaydu2627

    @johnhaydu2627

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yea, Edward II most certainly did not live as a monk as Mortimer suggested. But I enjoyed his book. It is also through no fault of Edward III that the treaty of Bregnity didnt last.

  • @john14585
    @john145857 ай бұрын

    You are amazing, thanks for creating these videos ans making history fun! I would love to know more about Charles the 4th of bohemia, and about bohemian and roman empire history in more detail. Thanks again!!

  • @johnhaydu2627
    @johnhaydu26272 жыл бұрын

    Great video, as always

  • @marieparker3822
    @marieparker38222 жыл бұрын

    I've always wondered what were the implications of England's defaulting on its debt to the Italian bankers who financed Edward III's wars in France (see glorious victories at Crecy and Poitiers) - even after he pawned the Crown Jewels - for austerity in Lombardy.

  • @ford6.027

    @ford6.027

    10 ай бұрын

    Cromwell 😅

  • @bonnietoups2446
    @bonnietoups24462 жыл бұрын

    The parallels of pandemics & labor shortages between the 1300s & now are instructive. Edward unified his country amidst crisis while many modern leaders exacerbate destabilization/division. Wonderful presentation!

  • @gordonduffett5138
    @gordonduffett5138 Жыл бұрын

    An absolutely outstanding documentary. Well done!!!

  • @normabullen4406
    @normabullen4406 Жыл бұрын

    absoluteiy, wonderfully interesting history lessons! thank you.. much better than school... really enjoyablr

  • @mrpeabodythethird
    @mrpeabodythethird2 жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic video! ... I'm sorry, but this kind of stuff blows cable TV out of the water!

  • @philbertfrederick4776
    @philbertfrederick47762 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I would certainly say that he was England's greatest king.

  • @jessicabradshaw3896
    @jessicabradshaw3896 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you really enjoyed this and have learned so much .