Ten Minute English and British History #10 - The Angevin Empire and Richard the Lionheart

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This episode covers the rise of the House of Anjou/Plantagenet and the birth of what some historians call the Angevin Empire. The episode covers the reigns of two kings, Henry II and Richard I, better known as Richard the Lionheart. It mostly focuses on their relations with France but also goes into detail about the conquest of Ireland and Richard's role in the Third Crusade.
Book recommendations:
Medieval Britain: A Very Shory Introduction - This is one of the best books for an overview of the politics of the period. It is very light on certain periods and misses out some continental context, though. Very cheap, though.
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The Plantagenet Empire, 1154-1224 - The best intro/summary that isn't in French. Very good with describing the relationship between Henry II and his sons (specifically Richard and John).
Ten Minute English and British History is a series of short, ten minute animated narrative documentaries that are designed as revision refreshers or simple introductions to a topic. Please note that these are not meant to be comprehensive and there's a lot of stuff I couldn't fit into the episodes that I would have liked to. Thank you for watching, though, it's always appreciated.
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[@Ruminations09]

Some say that even to this day John is still 8.

[@Marcus1Arelius3]

PokemonTom09 my John is.

[@arawn1061]

@@Marcus1Arelius3 what about now

[@owlsflyingaway]

Japanio624 hows John doing

[@benchmarking6875]

@@Marcus1Arelius3 John?

[@tancreddehauteville9983]

BLOODY JOHN!?

[@rjsouthworth5246]

It's funny how Richard the Lionheart is popularly considered a great English King when he spent about 6 months of his 10 year reign actually in England.

[@mankytoes]

I'm pretty sure he was openly disparaging of us as well, and he wasted shitloads of money on his crusades. He was a pretty terrible king really, but I don't think we ever really had a great king, not post 1066 at least.

[@charlotte-mg9wj]

and didn't speak English.

[@mankytoes]

Even though it failed, the "bring the heir in as junior king" thing is a solid idea as well imo. A better king than a father- out of four grown up sons, three rebelled, and the other is seen as the worst king ever.

[@danbaldwick4853]

Most kings of the dark ages were bastards and pigs including Richard the first. Also, He was F**king French! XP

[@normannormiemates4844]

Nub93 That was George VI. George III was a madman, probably with syphilis, who lost the American colonies. Not a great king.

[@iapetusmccool]

"There could only be one real emperor and that was the Holy Roman Emperor". [Byzantine raging intensifies]

[@geefromvee7141]

Byzantine empire: am I a joke to you

[@neemapaxima6116]

There could only be one "Latin" emperor

[@TomKellyXY]

The contrasts starkly with the Japanese who, upon finding out that Emperor of China was known as such in English, declared it to be the English translation of their title as well because, of course, they saw themselves as equals (although this wasn’t reciprocated by the Chinese).

[@user-et8vm9cc3t]

@@geefromvee7141 Nah, just a bunch of schismatics...

[@tnuhhaon2367]

@@TomKellyXY I mean, around that time, everyone was decalring themselves empires.

[@tubplunger]

"Hmm... how am I suppose to get my father to like me?" "You could rebel again." "Great idea!"

[@090giver090]

Said almost every crown prince of the era.

[@kylemohs8728]

@@090giver090 Said almost every teenager to this day.

[@scottcantdance804]

I get teenage rebellion, but I don't understand them wanting to seize power from their fathers. Like, your father is the King, you are fantastically wealthy compared to everyone else, you have lands and power already, virtually no responsibility compared to what you will have in the future, why are you in such a hurry? When I was a teenager I wanted to rebel against my parents, but I didn't want to seize control of the home and finances and responsibility. I was glad not to have that responsibility yet.

[@Lazyguy22]

Henry the Young King is a really interesting and tragic character. He was said to be the greatest tourneyer Europe had ever seen, and his death was marked by many as the end of the great age of tournaments. As for his death, it happened during another rebellion, and his deathbed entreaty to see his father one last time was perceived by the elder Henry as a trick. Henry the Young King died clutching a ring his father sent as a token of forgiveness, and when Henry II heard his son had died, he cried "He hath cost me so much, but O! How I wish he had lived to cost me more!"

[@catthomas3097]

Aw sad

[@ahmedmuawia2447]

Pain.

[@connorgolden4]

But didn’t tourneys go on for several more centuries? IIRC Henry VIII was a big jouster.

[@matthiasnagorski8411]

@@connorgolden4 Henry VIII was big at everything he did. The man ate enough to feed a village.

[@silk6759]

This is super interesting, thank you.

[@EvolvedPixel]

"And John was still busy being 8" I couldn't help but burst out laughing at that. Subbed.

[@EndOfSmallSanctuary97]

Damn, I never realised just how huge the Angevin Empire was.

[@hansgruber788]

just a taster before the real one lol

[@robertjarman3703]

And how nor English it was.

[@aegonii8471]

Robert Jarman not*

[@DISTurbedwaffle918]

It was the closest anyone would get to reestablishing the Western Roman borders up until Napoleon Bonaparte.

[@jimsirlantzis6507]

@@DISTurbedwaffle918 Justinian, Charlemagne 👀

[@slaaneshshewhothirst9136]

John : Is playing with toys, since he is 8 His Brothers: *plotting to kill their father and getting all the lands for themselves* Kinda funny

[@mrman8541]

Being the Borgias, before the Borgias were born!

[@ragael1024]

well, that's because they stopped being 8. they were over 9...THOUSAAAAND!!!

[@gubernatorial1723]

You can see why John was Henry's favourite and he spoiled him into the rotten king he became. But John did name his son and successor after his father.

[@myles3856]

Ok

[@wood7206]

5:02 Richard was actually the 3 third legitimate son of Henry (4th if you count his actual eldest son, Geoffrey). His eldest legitimate son, William died of a seizure when he was 3

[@slyasleep]

sad.

[@Cnut_the_grape]

Dang that's heartbreaking

[@marcus-vu8gj]

Lmao

[@Mysteryskatin]

Apparently Richard requested that the archer who shot him be brought before him, as Richard was dying from the gangrenous wound. The archer had been imprisoned - but Richard pardoned him and gave him money. (The archer ended up being flayed alive after Richard's death, but it's still a cool story.)

[@Chadius_Thundercock]

Richards still a shit king

[@rahuljoyk2206]

"He was busy being 8" Good choice of words

[@xaviersaavedra7442]

Wow I'm surprised the French king didn't name his son Louis just because

[@jayit6851]

I'm not even French and I'm half tempted to name my first born Louis.

[@Iason29]

+Trenton Pottruff Well call him any royal name you like, at least that is a step up from naming children after a fruit.

[@jeremyong4646]

Well, the French king in this period was named Louis VII himself. While his son Philip II wasnt name Louis: Philip's son was named after his grandfather/Philip's father and would become Louis VIII in 1223

[@sharpshooter33]

Think of the name of a monarch like a movie sequel. People really didn’t like king John hmmm.... Richard did pretty well let’s make a Richard sequel

[@jamiebarba5701]

If you are French King you will name your son Louis.

[@isthisthekrustykrab8646]

This has probably been my favourite episode yet. Perhaps it's just the nature of the topic, but earlier episodes could get a little bogged down in a rapid succession of names. Since this episode focused around one man it made it a little easier to digest, thanks for making these this is a great channel :)

[@HistoryMatters]

Most episodes are like this from now, only covering one or two reigns. There are some exceptions (Wars of the Roses) but the pacing is generally slower from now on.

[@michaelmilburn911]

Is that because more is known about the more recent history so it gets covered in more detail? This makes me think, when we get to the 20th century what's the pace going to be like then? Haha

[@HistoryMatters]

The twentieth century contains 15 episodes, if you're wondering. The thirteenth century contains 4.

[@michaelmilburn911]

Ten Minute History Wow it's amazing that you've got it all planned out in advance and that they'll all be exactly 10 minutes

[@j.c.mgomez2515]

Hey Man! did you hear about the new project that Indy, Lyndy, and visual history are doing in the new Timeghost channel? you should check it out and maybe join them, and this you would be a perfect addition to their team, plus having an actual Italian linguist history buff in a WW2 KZbin super project would be fantastic! cheers mate..

[@rockstar450]

"It ruined his reputation as murdering Arch Bishops is usually frowned upon" Hahaha this is officially my new favourite channel!

[@thibaudguillou749]

In french we say "empire angevin" and angevin is the adjective of Anger and also means the inhabitants of the city Anger, the main city of the current anjou

[@Cjnw]

Anger is a Bavarian city, too

[@srr9982]

City of Angers. And the "Angevin" is the Romanized gentile from the Gallic "Andgave" from the local Ethnic population.

[@halvarmc671]

The French Dream.

[@upandawaygames]

It's important to mention that young Henry was co-opted into kingship because otherwise he would have rebelled. Seems like Henry II was a very capable ruler, but had a knack for making people dislike him, including, and maybe especially his own family.

[@fandemusique4693]

And as far as i understand with this video, he was a badass, because not only beat many rebels army within his differents territory, but also beat the Scotts, the french and the low countries.

[@AlphaNOmegaa]

I love the "thump" sound when some dies lmao

[@EmpiricalPragmatist]

Then you should watch the video on Henry VIII. He makes and louder, deeper thump when he goes because he was fat. XD

[@UpcycleElectronics]

This British Lego movie is awesome!🍿

[@marceltelang7825]

Lol

[@fcam77960]

If you do some extensive research, Henry's great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather was Rollo from 'Vikings'

[@antonytye3484]

He was also a distant grandson many times over, from Alfred the Great, from Vikings, and saw the Blood of Wessex return to the throne, through, of all places the Kings of Scotland, and was the senior remaining line of the Anglo-Saxon kings.

[@PrincessLockette]

How was he related to Alfred?

[@Knight860]

Henry most likely said "What miserable drones and traitors have I nourished and promoted in my household, who let their lord be treated with such shameful contempt by a low-born clerk!"

[@LeHappiste]

Henry II was a literal Frenchman, born in France to French parents, who one day immigrated to England to become king of it.

[@georgeellery6252]

Henry II was also related to Malcolm III of Scotland and the house of Wessex.

[@rupaulhagrace5884]

The English really relied on the French, especially with dealing with the Danes. It’s a pity that the French weren’t good at dealing with their own wars.

[@thehypest6118]

@@georgeellery6252 Wessex lives!

[@Itachi951000]

@@rupaulhagrace5884 Seems to me the French have been actually pretty good at handling their own wars though as the majority of anglo-french wars were won not by Englang but by France 😂

[@lakedaemon]

really they declared him king and he just said "no i dont want to move... ill make *literally* everything around me england

[@aLukepop]

Henry seems like an extraordinarily competent military man. Dude won a lot of wars all launched at the same time.

[@guythat815]

I think this is legit the best channel on KZbin to listen to and learn from at the same time without getting bored. It’s great :D

[@steve-usmcvet8934]

The "daisy runs" & "because money": My favorite parts of history.

[@johnfleming4886]

Your other videos have been awesome, but this was absolutely amazing. The level of detail and clear explanation can't be found anywhere else.

[@MrMattumbo]

I never get tired of these, thanks for putting in the time!

[@Marchand848]

These are so fantastic. As a Canadian, Montrealer mostly, I can see where we got the names of all our streets, towns, and city’s

[@paynesproul9336]

I love all the subtle jokes you put into these it makes for such an enjoyable viewing experience!

[@robertjarman3703]

Payne Sproul Like how murdering bishops is mostly frowned upon.

[@anttibjorklund1869]

"mostly".

[@mauricedavis2160]

You and me both, isn't history fascinating and brutal!!!🙏👍👻

[@MultiMontagu]

Hi Ten minute history, really enjoying the cartoons, what a way to explain historical events. Thank you for making these videos they make my day. Been enjoying this series glad you have continued with the British History series. It's lovely seeing something develop. Thanks. MultiMontagu.

[@AhmetOguzArslan]

Man I love your videos. I have no interest in English history but I watched all your videos just because I like them. Thanks for all your efforts.

[@crimsoncorsair9250]

Ahmet Arslan English history is reaaally rich

[@11METFAN11]

@MicStomper88 who cares where he's from, he's here isn't he?

[@WombatSteve]

Hard to believe that John is 10 now.

[@CBass-mn5dy]

They grow up so fast....

[@personwhoexists6605]

This helped me a lot with my assignment, four minutes and two pages of notes.

[@tophat3157]

3:27 I believe this to be a historical example of Malicious Compliance.

[@mikeykm1993]

The amount of information you cram into 10 minutes really is impressive!

[@NikoHL]

Your videos are amazing. How you get so much detail is such a short film is incredible.. And how do you know so much?? ! Are you a professor of History? Many thanks, Nick

[@jamessayers5903]

A book I'd recommend is 'The Greatest Knight', which is about William Marshal, a knight who served all of these men and outlived them all.

[@erikarzensek]

Absolutely love your sense of humour

[@JC-lm3bb]

I love that regardless of the amount of time I have I can find a perfect amount of history to watch on this channel

[@SapphireCrusader1988]

My research paper was on the inevitability of the Norman conquest of Ireland. I was inspired by this video.

[@Lord_GenericCan]

love the videos never fail to get a laugh out of me keep up the great work

[@aidanrogers4438]

Just a side note, the Third Crusade was actually called for at the end of Henry II’s reign, after he’d surrendered to Richard and Philip. Both English and French monarchs vowed to take up the cross and head for the Holy Land, but Henry died before he could begin, leaving Richard as king. Richard was probably the most eager monarch in Europe to take the cross, as he’d been begging his father for years to allow him to do so, but Henry has always refused, but now Richard had no one to tell him no.

[@rp4619]

“He was concerned that Richard *de Claire* was about to *declare* himself king.” I don’t know if that was intentional, but it’s great nonetheless

[@jaewok5G]

related film; "The Lion in Winter" related Shakespeare play; various

[@marktaylor6491]

Would also recommend, watch the films:- Beckett The Lion in Winter

[@anthonyjoseph125]

FINALLY! Thank you for releasing this video after a 3 week hiatus. What happened during those 3 weeks?

[@danochy5522]

This: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZC0d4R5q8mnr9k

[@francoisp4449]

The good old days when French men ruled their little English colony ;p. Thanks to them, the British Passport includes some French: Dieu et mon droit and honi soit qui mal y pense. Front page. Fancy! I am sure Nigel Farage, with his beautiful French last name, appreciates it :)

[@lesdodoclips3915]

England was never a french colony. Learn the definition

[@stephenwright8824]

*"Honi soit qui mal y pense" was, I believe, Edward II's vocal response to having a lady at court's garter fly into his lap during a feast. The whole court knew they were having an affair, and Ed dared them to make anything out of it. ("Shame be to he who thinks ill of it," is the translation I read.)*

[@murmursmeglos]

Britain has always been a diverse kingdom and a prized asset to acquire. I'm not surprised you have to cling onto any association with Britain to make yourself feel important even though this is centuries ago. Also, it also seems to be forgotten that these future kings left your country by choice.

[@FuzzyOps2112]

Brilliant as always

[@Robert399]

It's remarkable that the 3rd Crusade had any success at all with how heavily the odds were stacked against Richard. Sure, he didn't take Jerusalem but that's kind of like Hannibal failing to take Rome. He still won repeatedly with a smaller army that would've been wiped out by 1 loss. I'm not remotely suggesting that the Crusades or Richard as a person should be celebrated but it is a testament to what an excellent general he was.

[@NelsonDiscovery]

Impressed at the accuracy of the map detailing the possesions of the Counts of Flanders. Amiens was indeed theirs at that time when they were probably at their most influential.

[@aishai3183]

Can I just say thank you soooo much you have helped me with my exams thanks so much

[@tcc5750]

Great video!

[@sevendays4496]

great video thanks

[@JenniferIngrey]

This popped up in my feed after watching Disney's Robin Hood on the weekend. One of the only channels on You Tube that actually talks at a normal pace. I usually have to speed people up or they're unbearably slow.

[@DominickvdHoff]

i love this series

[@LostInEchoesFin]

Your map borders are always so detailed, what do you use as your sources?

[@Thomas14202]

This videos are quite enjoyable and I'm just 13, the animation keeps me coming. I would love to see a video on Johns reign in England.

[@Yhunhu]

Richard the lionheart alienated all of his christian allies by: Lying to the French King about marrying his sister while they were friends. Trying to installing a new prince in Antioch because the usurper attended a wedding with him. Strongarming and threatening the German contingent in a manner that led to his own imprisonment. I know that passing moral judgment against historical figures is a fruitless exercise of wasted moral energy, but Richard the lionheart was a dick.

[@jeremyong4646]

Yea, but he did die at age 42 from a crossbow wound though.

[@jesseberg3271]

One small note, Richard and the Phillip were not _just_ friends. I understand the imperatives of dynasty, but their is something profoundly strange about a man who continuously pesters his boyfriend to marry his sister.

[@evancordray9755]

Jesse Berg it was said that they now were just friends and the interactions they had were purely diplomatic.

[@ciaran..G]

@@jesseberg3271 Basiclly Loras tyrell to Renly baratheon?

[@jesseberg3271]

@@ciaran..G haven't seen the show or read the books, but it's a decent bet that Martin was at least partially thinking about these two, if that's what happens between them.

[@aaronpaul9188]

Henry never defeated Toulouse, though he got close. He never forced submission and his wars there were ultimately a failure.

[@paulinbrooklyn]

At 3:12 the young boy was “crowned” not “coronated” alongside his father, as the latter is not (yet* in any event) a word. * I suppose the Coronavirus could change this soon.

[@scottrichards2080]

You should have at least mentioned Elenor of Aquitaine

[@dominict9325]

Did you watch the video? She got a mention.

[@GraemeBell9864]

No 'Gone in 60 Seconds' jokes please!

[@thomasalvarez6456]

She needs her own video really

[@franciscomm7675]

5:30

[@tibsky1396]

Small detail at 7:00, Richard left from Marseille to go on the Crusade. He did not have to go around the Iberian Peninsula from Aquitaine ^^

[@wuyuetianwo1100]

"Richard de Clare was about to declare.." 😂

[@isthata4x4]

'One of you is my heir' (it's henry) What a way to be cryptic

[@macsenplays]

6:16 The best part of this video is the grin on Eleanor's face when Henry II goes thud. 6:32 Pope: DEUS VULT! Richard: Say no more!

[@SEGAClownboss]

It was nice to see this part of English history, as someone who really likes the movie 'Becket'.

[@catthomas3097]

You should see the Lion in Winter

[@Wolfeson28]

Out of curiosity, when you say that a certain person "effectively ruled England in Richard's name", which sense do you mean that in? Do you mean that person was, in effect, the ruler of England, or do you mean that person was an effective (i.e. able) ruler of England? Obviously, it could easily be a combination of the two, but depending on which one you had more in mind, it could put a significantly different spin on the effects of Richard's reign.

[@Rhapbus1]

I really really like how you dont artifically push your video past 10 minutes, even though its a second away.

[@mankytoes]

Just signed up to Patreon to give you the dollar to take you up to your first target :) Good work!

[@someoneyoudontknow8943]

Quick note Richard, from my understanding did not random the Scottish king. He was payed 10,000 marks (I think) to have the previous arrangement dissolved (where he had to acknowledge English king as overlord).

[@18mitndi]

"No heaven for you." might be my favorite sign ever.

[@Cjnw]

Soup nazi meets St Peter!

[@connormclernon26]

You have disturbed the dirt Uh what? You have disturbed the dirt. You have disturbed the something over the centuries *GASP* What have you done?! England must never merge with France!” Fired off of memory

[@NewtypeCommander]

Ah, nice to see another fan of Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Also, Mole's second line was, "You have disturbed the dirt! Dirt collected from around the globe spanning the centuries."

[@connectedhistory]

God I needed this so much

[@FlorentPlacide]

As a Norman I consider the "Angevin Empire" as the most glorious moment of our history. But while Henry II was a good ruler, who managed to add Aquitaine and Britanny to his lands, Richard was a terrible king who did really little and too late to hold his possessions. If the Angevin Empire had held or even beaten the French history would be extremely different (imagine an English-French state existing for centuries)

[@henrypernoix1793]

but this state would be 100% French as the Normands & Plantagenets were French.

[@FlorentPlacide]

@@henrypernoix1793 I understand what you're saying, from your point of view, but I think it's more complicated. French royal grip was really loose on its vassals, and some of them, including the Plantagenet, were more powerful than the king even. So, culturally, yes, Plantagenet were French, but so was the English nobility, since the Norman conquest. Anyway, it doesn't matter that much. I'm French, born and livng in Normandy. I just really like its history and I'm glad to live there. Hence the excitement when I see it represented ;-)

[@Valencetheshireman927]

@Henry - Due to England being in the state it wouldn’t be 100% French . It would be a blend of Anglo-French cultures

[@Dangerous_Constable]

you honest to go saved my exam thank you man

[@andaarajuma480]

GR8 animation & art ;)

[@galerinha]

Very good

[@chrisleonard2066]

4:44 weeeeeeeellllll Historiographically speaking that’s debatable, I prefer to say the title of a single Emperor in Europe truly belonged to the Roman Emperors in Constantinople :P but as far as the Angevins themselves would be concerned your statement is correct and I’m being pedantic :P

[@tron1852]

man looking at all this glorious british land that once was... brings a tear to my eye

[@wilsonli5642]

Henry II's family reminds me of Morbo's description of his own in an old episode of Futurama: "belligerent and numerous".

[@Ammeeeeeeer]

This vid was much improved when I slowed the speed. The guy was speaking so fast, you'd think he was in a rush to got to the toilet immediately after the vid was over :\ That said, the actual content itself was quite educational, so thanks!

[@unemusiqueunjour]

That's also one of the reason of the HYW. The Plantagenêts wanted to reform their empire destroyed by the capetians.

[@motivationalmadness10]

I'll be 100% honest, playing CK2 helps me understand all the titles and geography that's thrown around

[@merrittanimation7721]

Amazing

[@miguelmontenegro3520]

Are you a good father? Henry: I try...

[@cesartheimperator3525]

This episode was quite funny as a french, as our history classes greatly speaks about Phillip Augustus role in the strengthening of the kingdom, so as soon as I heard his name I was like "oh boy the english are gonna get their ass beated "

[@Ancaryvan]

I'm here because of Jack Rackam's version of Richard The Lion Heart. Shockingly know as King of England, he personally preferred be Aquittane French than be English.

[@seanspindleshanks2529]

3:55 De Clare, Declare, nice.

[@mynameisconnorimtheandroid6080]

After you are done with the english history please do the history of Great Moravia

[@Deanyomac]

I have a strong feeling Henry's favourite son was John as he only one who didn't try to rebel 🤣

[@greywolf7577]

But he did later rebel against his brothers. He was just too young before.

[@xeagaort]

This guys life would make an excellent tv show.

[@shadow2000]

The french part of Henry were vassals AND of Henry AND of the King of France. Henry himself was also a vassal of the French king

[@CitizenDuarte]

“The problem with being a medieval king is that your sons often can’t wait for you to die so they can inherit all of your stuff.”

[@ehaslage]

+history matters, can i combine all of these videos into a single marathon?

[@henrypernoix1793]

Great video about a French Empire. Even if this became a civil war between the Angevin & the Capetians.

[@Valencetheshireman927]

It wasn’t French

[@lmnll2742]

@@Valencetheshireman927 The Plantagenet were French. Angevin empire = Angers / Anjou

[@Valencetheshireman927]

That’s arguable but I get what you mean . What I meant was that it wasn’t connected to the Kingdom of France in the same way Charlemagne was . And the Plantagenet dynasty ORIGINATED from France but that doesn’t mean every member of it was French . It’s like saying Queen Elizabeth is German just because her family came from Hanover . So I believe while the court was mostly held in France the main piece of the empire was England because their title of highest rank came from ruling England and I don’t think it can be abbreviated to either France or England since both regions had influence over the empire . Evidence from Wikipedia “The adoption of the Angevin Empire label marked a re-evaluation of the times, considering that both English and French influence spread throughout the dominion in the half century during which the union lasted. “ Wikipedia isn’t 100% accurate but this is fair to presume considering the court was largely held in France and the kings who ruled it were of largely English birth .

[@alanscatamacchia7084]

The way deaths are depicted in these videos is hilarious! Bravo! Excellent production!

[@alexanderazzopardi5681]

when your smart enough to base your whole channel around 10 minutes so you don't get called out for making it exactly 10 minutes

[@lemnajcavite]

Any CK2 fans out there 0:42 #borderGore

[@aegonii8471]

Lemnaj Cavite Aargh I threw up when I clicked on the time stamp.

[@kaspermarthinsenbjerg138]

I have seen worse

[@Bloodlyshiva]

Feh. In Ck2 half the arrangements that happen in history couldn't happen(Or would play out very differently). Sure, it allows for entirely different kettles of crazy, but I can't see something like the Angevin happening, or being lost the way it was, or something like the Hundred Years War.

[@youreworthyourweightinavoc7189]

I guess all parent of teenagers have felt Henry's pain at one time

[@TransformersBoss]

Richard had no heir, so he made John his heir, which was a terrible choice. Elizabeth I: “I’m not repeating that mistake!”

[@anthonymaddox6515]

It is interesting that you hard mention Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry II's wife and the mother of Henry, the Young King, Richard I, Geoffrey and John. She is one of the most fascinating women in this period of time. She helped her sons' rebel against Henry. She outlived all of them except for John and was a pivotal person in the reigns.