Kuttenberg 1403: The Real History of Kingdom Come Deliverance II

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@AdmiralSpaceballs 3 күн бұрын

As a historian i really appreciated kcd1 for throwing the history book at my face even before the game starts proper , it showed commitment to immersion on the games part .

@ParryThis 2 күн бұрын

I love how important the history is to the game, and i hope the sequel is the same. The books, dialogue, and often times the story are so closely liked with real life history, and it's so entertaining.

@DeutzFarmer96 2 күн бұрын

This made me appreciate Kingdom Come even more-Kutna Hora’s struggles feel so real after hearing this history.

@ParryThis 2 күн бұрын

I am very excited to see exactly how much of that struggle we will be able to participate in. It's gonna be so much fun.

@jankolman8064 2 күн бұрын

Interestingly, the daughter of Charles IV and sister of Wenceslas IV, Anne of Bohemia, married the English king at that time (15th century) and took with her to England her translation of the Bible into Czech (a translation from the Latin Vulgate, a translation from the native languages of Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek was translated into Czech in the 16th century). This translation of the Bible into Czech was ordered by Charles IV, who considered Czech to be his native language, like the other kings of Bohemia (when the little Charles was sent to be educated at the Parisian court, he forgot Czech, but after his return he learned Czech again, as he writes in his biography Vita Caroli: "then I spoke Czech again like every other Czech" - he also encouraged other German-speaking nobles to learn Czech and also Italian). When Queen Anne wanted to learn English, she asked for an English translation of the Bible and found that it did not exist, so she initiated it and it was actually done (some say it was done by John Wycliffe). She subsequently became John Wycliffe's protector and mediated the exchange of academics and students between Oxford and Prague universities, which brought John Wycliffe's ideas to Prague - in Prague these ideas then found fertile ground, because under Charles IV Prague experienced a great spiritual awakening (among others, Waldensians from France and Italy, reform preachers from Austria, Saxony and Bavaria flocked here, and there was also a local tradition of preachers). Queen Anne can therefore be considered one of the most important figures in Czech history, similar to her father Charles IV.

@ParryThis 2 күн бұрын

That’s a fascinating point about Anne of Bohemia and her influence! Her marriage to Richard II of England in 1382 really did create a cultural and intellectual bridge between Bohemia and England. It’s especially interesting how her efforts to promote Bible translations reflect the broader religious and intellectual climate of the time, both in Bohemia and in England. Her connection to Wycliffe and the exchange of ideas between Prague and Oxford had a huge impact, especially when you consider how it laid the groundwork for Jan Hus and the Hussite movement. It’s easy to see Anne’s role as a kind of cultural and spiritual ambassador, helping to spread reformist ideas long before the Protestant Reformation. And you’re absolutely right about Charles IV’s promotion of the Czech language. He clearly saw it as central to Bohemian identity and even used his own experiences to set an example for other nobles. That emphasis on language and culture no doubt contributed to the sense of national identity that developed in the centuries that followed. Anne’s story is a great reminder of how interconnected medieval Europe was and how individuals like her could shape both political alliances and intellectual movements. Definitely one of the more underrated figures in Czech history!

@jankolman8064 2 күн бұрын

@@ParryThis You are absolutely right! A important Hussite also became a Lollard from England, Peter Payne, who significantly participated in the formulation of Hussite documents and charters, for example to Emperor Sigismund of Luxembourg. I would also add that Czech was revered as the ancient language of the Czech kings, but at the same time the Czechs had no problem speaking German as their second language. Only the 19th century and aggressive German (imperial) nationalism broke this thousand-year bond between the Czech and German lands.

@HenryKobyla1407 2 күн бұрын

Loved how you tied Kutna Hora’s rich history to the game’s setting-really brings 1403 to life!

@ParryThis 2 күн бұрын

It's easy when the game is so intrinsically linked to the real life history.

@Dare_To_Game 2 күн бұрын

Impressive research! The historical details about Kuttenberg’s role in Bohemia add so much depth to the game’s world.

@ParryThis 2 күн бұрын

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed the video.

@bilioss Күн бұрын

why do you always respond with your other account and pretend it's not you man 💀

@ParryThis Күн бұрын

@bilioss wouldn't you like to know, weather boy?

@bilioss Күн бұрын

@@ParryThis uh oh

@MahnerFarms 2 күн бұрын

Your storytelling blends history and gameplay perfectly-Kuttenberg’s past feels just as dramatic as the game’s plot.

@ParryThis 2 күн бұрын

I'm sure the game will dial up the drama a bit, but historical accounts often leave the feeling of drama and stakes a little underfed, so it always feels more acute in representation.

@carinasmirnoff1780 2 күн бұрын

Another great video. I love this series so much.

@ParryThis 2 күн бұрын

Glad you're enjoying it, there are a lot of fun stories to tell in this world.

@giovannituber2827 Күн бұрын

I would like to salute you for your extensive knowledge of Czech history, I'm seriously impressed. I work as a tour guide in Kutná Hora, doing Private tours there from Prague - a full day trip. Now we are developing in cooperation with the city and while consulting with Warhorse a new tour (in footsteps of Henry from KCDII). I don't want to spam your channel with our ads or something like that, but if you would be interested we might find some form of cooperation perhaps.

@giovannituber2827 Күн бұрын

I don't probably need to mention this, but I'm first & foremost gamer like you lot. KCD was a blast and now I can't wait to play next and hopefully not last piece in the series.

@giovannituber2827 Күн бұрын

Just one thing - the Mining Code was called: Ius (not loose) Regale Montanorum.

@giovannituber2827 Күн бұрын

Just one thing, the mining code was called: Ius (not loose) Regale Montanorum. But pls still continue in this, you rock. :)

@jankolman8064 22 сағат бұрын

One more interesting fact in relation to KCD II: Since the early Middle Ages, the Czech lands have had a strong connection to Northern Italy, which was actually part of Central Europe for 1,000 years (the Czechs even had their own geographical designation for Northern Italy). John of Luxembourg created a network of cities in Northern Italy directly subordinate to the Czech king (and since city emblems were being created at that time, they also received city emblems from him, associated with the Czech lands - some towns or castles were founded directly by him or his son, such as Monte Carlo). For centuries, young Czech nobles flocked to Northern Italy to train, and various artists and architects flocked in the opposite direction (so there are more buildings by them in the Czech lands than elsewhere in Europe, and Italian surnames are not exceptional either).

@sankro 3 күн бұрын

I heard that Dare to Game had a historical channel, but never sought it out, thank you yt for recommending it to me.

@ParryThis 2 күн бұрын

Lol, yep. I used to just do these videos on the gaming channel, but the audience mixing wasn't optimal.

@holextv5595 3 күн бұрын

I would also recommend channel "Martin Kuttenberger" who talk about details of the city. Like streets, gates, churches, etc..

@ParryThis 2 күн бұрын

Very interesting stuff. Definitely cool to check out.

@stargatefan10 2 күн бұрын

Great breakdown of medieval mining life in Kuttenberg-never realized how vital silver was to the region’s power.

@ParryThis 2 күн бұрын

Yep, it is literally what made the town as important as it was, especially in the conflict between Wenceslaus IV and Sigismund.

@jankolman8064 2 күн бұрын

The lands of the Czech Crown were de facto and legally independent of the Holy Roman Empire - which was confirmed, among others, by the Golden Bull of Sicily from 1212 or the Golden Bull of Charles IV from 1356 (the Roman king could not interfere in Czech affairs: he could not install a king on a vacant throne - this was the right of the Czech Parliament, he could not recruit an army here and collect taxes, they did not pay Roman laws here, etc.). The Czechs themselves felt like Germans until the 19th century, but exclusively in a regional sense - when the German nation emerged and began to use this term for themselves in a different sense (very similar to Russians and Russia), the Czechs stopped calling themselves Germans.

@ParryThis 2 күн бұрын

You bring up an interesting point about the legal and political status of the Czech Crown lands within the Holy Roman Empire. While the Golden Bull of Sicily (1212) and the Golden Bull of Charles IV (1356) did indeed grant significant autonomy to the Kingdom of Bohemia, they did not completely sever its ties to the Empire. Instead, Bohemia remained one of the Empire's electors, giving its king a prominent role in the imperial structure, especially after Charles IV became Holy Roman Emperor. It's true that the Bohemian kings enjoyed privileges that other territories did not, such as the right to select their own monarchs without imperial interference. However, Bohemia was still formally part of the Holy Roman Empire until its dissolution in 1806, even if its independence in domestic matters set it apart. As for the cultural identity, the early modern period saw fluid and overlapping notions of ethnicity and identity. Many inhabitants of Bohemia identified as part of a broader German cultural sphere while maintaining a distinct Czech identity. The shift in national consciousness you mention, particularly in the 19th century, coincided with the rise of modern nationalism, which redefined identities based on language and ethnicity rather than regional affiliations. So, while Bohemia enjoyed exceptional autonomy and unique legal standing, it also maintained a connection to the Empire, both politically and culturally, until those ties were redefined in later centuries.

@jankolman8064 2 күн бұрын

@@ParryThis Not only that, but the Golden Bull of Charles IV also stipulated that the Czech king had the first position among the non-ecclesiastical electors of the Roman king and was the only one to have a royal crown (the other non-ecclesiastical electors were only dukes). During the time of Charles IV, Brandenburg and Berlin were also annexed to the Czech crown, and it was only Sigismund of Luxembourg who illegally (against the laws issued by his father Charles IV) mortgaged this land to the Nuremberg banking family of the Hohenzollerns, who then held it until the 19th century. This position of the Czechs within the empire developed historically, because since the 10th century it was clear that it was impossible to resolve any imperial issues without the Czech army. Thus, on the one hand, the Czechs maintained their independence, but at the same time they were very close to the neighboring Lusatians, Silesians, Saxons, Bavarians and Austrians, with whom they effectively created one Central European culture. Nationalism of the 19th century is a chapter in itself: When Napoleon forced German and Italian-speaking inhabitants to become French, they rebelled and, since they had no other basis than language (there were no borders, no capital, etc.), they built their newly created German and Italian nations (previously these two nations did not exist in any form, they were only names of regions - the real nations then and until the 19th century were Bavarians, Saxons, Venetians, Milanese/Lombards, etc.) on a language that, moreover, was literally deified by the Germans in particular, and at the same time this German nationalism was very aggressively defined towards all its neighbors - that is why the German nationalism of the 19th century in particular (culminating in both world wars) has a certain aftertaste.

@Lexi-vl5eh 2 күн бұрын

I cannot wait to explore kuttenberg. I will know it as well as rattay and sassau.

@krozareq 2 күн бұрын

2x the map size. Can't wait for KCD2.

@ParryThis 2 күн бұрын

It is so exciting to know that i can look forward to the level of immersion from KCD but on a much larger scale.

@lvwz6454 3 күн бұрын

playing Kutna Hora will be so badass!! so excited for this

@Iartonki 3 күн бұрын

Fr its gonna be so awesome (not for my cpu)

@ParryThis 2 күн бұрын

I'm very excited to see what it has to offer, and explore every nook and cranny.

@Jo-ke2sq Күн бұрын

@@Iartonki Hope my new CPU will be able to handle it :).

@conorbate1544 3 күн бұрын

This guy is awesome i can really hear and see the work that went into this

@ParryThis 2 күн бұрын

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it.

@Vampirelor 2 күн бұрын

Which cities are show in the concept arts in 15:27 and 16:50?

@ParryThis 2 күн бұрын

Well, those are AI, and they are supposed to be Kutteneberg, but obviously look nothing like it. I left them in because if you don't expect kuttenberg, they look cool enough, but they certainly fail at even approximating medieval Kutna Hora.

@Vampirelor 2 күн бұрын

@@ParryThis Agree that they indeed look cool. A shame that they weren't real life locations in medieval Bohemia, and potential locations in future KCD titles xD