Edward III - England's Greatest King Documentary

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[@ginamcgill7054]

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]

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

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@@darkside3803 Lady Jane Grey

[@susanjohnson1105]

@@darkside3803 King George IV arguably !

[@therightarmofthefreeworld4703]

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

[@garyball1587]

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

[@jaredmn8580]

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

[@mnomadvfx]

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

[@marcfrancisteodoro7720]

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

[@nicholash1691]

@@marcfrancisteodoro7720 i agree Mortimer is rogar Baratheon

[@dannygray-mi3xn]

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

[@courageously_CC]

Ha ha!

[@dh3749]

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]

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

[@martynashwood881]

@@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]

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

[@Ann_Miller_Proves_GOD]

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

[@Ann_Miller_Proves_GOD]

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

[@ThePryzmean]

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]

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

[@lesleymay8006]

Decent husband? Didn't stop him having mistresses

[@darklink539]

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

[@frankpienkosky5688]

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

[@jturtle5318]

​@@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]

@@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]

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]

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

[@AlonyaJ]

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]

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

[@tiaa.7110]

@@frankpienkosky5688 obviously, not to him.

[@joelspaulding5964]

​​@@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]

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.

[@Cocarat206]

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]

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

[@DickWillis1]

Thanks

[@deadking8224]

@@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.

[@medievalhistorybuff]

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.

[@ArnaGSmith]

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

[@philiphema2678]

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.

[@Samtzu]

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.

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We will indeed, both.

[@ditto1958]

It’s not 2 hours- 1:54 😇

[@jimtryon9721]

@@ditto1958 no TV

[@frankpienkosky5688]

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

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I *have ADHD...unless you 'are' ADHD, anthropomorphized, in which case, "Hello, ADHD, I hope you're well." Don't forget to take your meds, man! As I'm sure you know, they definitely help...to some extent. ✌🏻

[@_..--]

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

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[@GPA_Karting]

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]

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

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

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]

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.

[@aloknarain723]

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]

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

[@edwardolson8996]

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]

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.....

[@johnleins5593]

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]

Thank you

[@johnleins5593]

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]

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]

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]

@@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

[@tricivenola8164]

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]

I too want a documentary on John of Gaunt.

[@MarcusHCrawford]

I agree. Especially on Chaucer, myself.

[@kylemarshall7040]

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

[@gm2407]

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]

Katherine Swynford is my 19th GGM.

[@AKAZA-kq8jd]

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

[@jeandehuit5385]

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]

@@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]

they didn't have video back then

[@frankpienkosky5688]

blame it on Shakespeare....

[@samuelgarrod8327]

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

[@tricivenola8164]

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]

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]

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.

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King longshanks

[@pedanticradiator1491]

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]

@Trevor that was Edward I not III

[@danielsternberman]

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]

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

[@wboyle9721]

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

[@anthonyraw5231]

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.

[@brendaswampter2307]

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]

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

[@jackwhitehead5233]

❤❤❤

[@nancypalmerdesanchez3076]

Ditto to every sentence!!

[@jackwhitehead5233]

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

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@@nancypalmerdesanchez3076 come and visit us in England :)

[@kathrynjordan8782]

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.

[@godgunsandtrucks611]

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]

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

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Lmao o

[@zo5828]

😂 😂

[@germanhernandez2276]

Now I can rest in peace !

[@athenassigil5820]

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

[@odeytayem8902]

He was a pedo apparently

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

[@dancahill9585]

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.

[@lilbits4173]

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

[@TheAngev]

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

[@shawndavis2611]

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

[@deadking8224]

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

[@henryvkingofenglandandfran7220]

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]

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

[@putler965]

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

[@archivesoffantasy5560]

@@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.

[@meredithinserra4670]

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!

[@rosaliegolding5549]

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 👏👏🤷‍♀️

[@JoeKerr420]

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]

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.....

[@meltonrobbo]

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

[@gigmcsweeney8566]

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.

[@Re-Booter]

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

[@samuelgarrod8327]

😂

[@linibiography]

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

[@dianaclaiborne7590]

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]

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]

Me too

[@cathleenshlagel8246]

I am to

[@lsisecretary1454]

I studied English history in High School

[@tylernelson4901]

@@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

[@Menapho]

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.

[@paulscottfilms]

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

[@johnmiller7614]

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[@frankpienkosky5688]

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

[@clearly_average]

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]

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

[@danielsternberman]

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]

👌🙏❤️🙏🙏

[@frankpienkosky5688]

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

[@comfycomfy6469]

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

[@DamonNomad82]

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]

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

[@darkacademiaaudiobooks]

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]

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]

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

[@zacharyb2723]

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.

[@robertdavis9246]

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.

[@samdasilva1914]

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

[@patriciafenwick5846]

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

[@cornelia9778]

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

[@jenniferharrison8915]

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]

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

[@jenniferharrison8915]

@@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! 😩

[@kweejibodali3078]

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]

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

[@gm2407]

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.

[@JoeSmith-vs5sy]

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

[@bigjimmyenglish]

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

[@TherealHK-47]

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

[@deadking8224]

Thank you very much, I actually requested this

[@ciscornBIG]

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

[@tylerrichards6456]

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

[@GoodTravelChannel]

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 🙏

[@trj1442]

What an excellent doco. Thankyou.

[@bonnietoups2446]

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!

[@tamaveirene]

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

[@fureur17]

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

[@oopopp]

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

[@TheFinrodSilver]

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.

[@Maggie5451]

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.

[@Flamsterette]

Thanks for the upload!

[@Henry-ms1sl]

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]

Maybe 😊

[@Henry-ms1sl]

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

[@henryvkingofenglandandfran7220]

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

[@Henry-ms1sl]

@@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]

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

[@nadiazeeb1868]

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

[@warwick936]

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!!

[@cellolion6631]

A beautiful distillation of a uniquely excellent narration!

[@gregorytaylor9104]

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

[@theresadoll5374]

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

[@frankpienkosky5688]

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

[@theresadoll5374]

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

[@alexanderexton5001]

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]

Is that some kind of personal attack🧐

[@alexanderexton5001]

@@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]

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

[@alexanderexton5001]

@@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. :)

[@susantolle7599]

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

[@1501Anne]

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]

Thank you!

[@marieparker3822]

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]

Cromwell 😅

[@TheBeefTrain]

Amazing job.

[@garrycorrothers711]

Love this one. Keep up the good work.

[@NimrodTargaryen]

Amazing and richly delivered narration

[@moomyung9231]

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.

[@icsedge1]

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

[@kuwaitisnotadeployment1373]

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

[@christinav.lhlimpuii706]

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

[@wastedhawkbeverages5030]

Do a male line only family tree starting with Edward III and watch all of his descendants murder each other within 5 generations. It's almost like a horror story.

[@deborahbranham-taylor6682]

You are absolutely right. Horrific and a great detriment to the country.

[@sirwelch9991]

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

[@johnhaydu2627]

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

[@johnhaydu2627]

@@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]

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

[@deadking8224]

@@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]

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.

[@patwoods6487]

Absolutely fantastic. Very informative.

[@unstoppable-ar3292]

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

[@mrpeabodythethird]

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

[@robertleigh559]

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.

[@gloriaschlotterbeck6656]

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

[@kenchesnut4425]

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

[@theintrovertedaspie9095]

I recently learned that I am Edward III's 20th great grandson. Moist of my ancestry is English with a bit of Irish and Scottish mixed in.

[@Raws2000.]

🧢

[@samwell2386]

Such an underrated king

[@captaincanuck6738]

One of the most thoughtful historical looks at Edward III. Thank you for looking at history as it happened rather from modern day bias.

[@john14585]

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!!

[@The123rasputin]

In the list of great military leaders in British history you included Marlborough and Wellington but omitted Oliver Cromwell for some reason. Great piece of work nonetheless to raise awareness of Edward III's achievements. Funny how John of Gaunt's children took over the monarchy in subsequent centuries.

[@freyamckenzie5583]

Cromwell failed because The original Monarch was restored upon his death, especially that being King Charles l's son and heir. Cromwell would have been termed a great leader if what he was about continued on but no, it couldn't last. Plus he was extremely brutal in some ways, see how he treated The Irish.

[@frankpienkosky5688]

well,..at least Cromwell put an end to this nonsense....at least for awhile.....

[@robertclive491]

@@freyamckenzie5583 Cromwell is England's finest general, even if he wasn't a fantastic politician.

[@freyamckenzie5583]

@@robertclive491, Finest should never spell cruel.

[@philbertfrederick4776]

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

[@bitspider4180]

In a time of general ignorance of British history it's great to have such informative documentaries of our history such as this video. Keep up the good work.