Episode 80: Knight Life
The History of English Podcast
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The Emergence of Chivalry and Cultural Revolution
This chapter discusses the factors leading to the concept of chivalry, the influence of the church, the transformation of knights into Christian warriors, and the cultural revolution of Aquitaine producing troubadours. Eleanor of Aquitaine is highlighted as the person who brought this new culture to northern France and England, setting the stage for future episodes on the rise of Henry and Eleanor and the impact on the English language.
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