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England's Greatest Monarchs with David Mitchell

Dan Snow's History Hit

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Debating the Thuggish Nature of Historical Monarchs

A discussion on the thuggish nature of historical monarchs, debating the preference for successful and even-handed leaders over capricious and unsuccessful ones. Examples of such monarchs include Henry I, Henry II, Henry III, Richard II, Ethel Red, and Henry VI.

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