The Flower of Chivalry with C.J. Adrien
The French History Podcast
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The Battle of Poitiers and Chivalric Ideals
This chapter examines the significance of the 1356 Battle of Poitiers, spotlighting the contrasting warfare philosophies of Edward the Black Prince and knight Geoffroy de Charny. It also traces the evolution of chivalry within the changing social structures influenced by medieval warfare advancements and inheritance laws.
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