Episode 78: Under Siege
The History of English Podcast
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The Historical Background of Robert of Gloucester and the Celtic Influences on the Region
This chapter explores the role of Robert of Gloucester as a potential kingmaker, his geographical base in western England, and the Celtic influences from Wales and Brittany on the region. It also discusses the significance of Jeffrey of Monmouth's book, 'The History of the Kings of Britain', in countering the cultural arrogance of the French nobles.
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