The Untold Story Of England’s Greatest King - Dan Jones - #852

Dan Jones is a historian, author and a podcaster.

Though many English kings throughout history have left a lasting impact, Henry V is considered potentially the greatest ever, even though he only ruled for 9 years. So, what made him such an important figure and why has his legacy endured for over 600 years?

Expect to learn why King Henry V made such an impact on history, how he rose to power and what he managed to accomplish during his reign, why he was so impressive as a leader, what has happened to Henry’s legacy in the 600 years since he died, why he became so controversial recently and much more...

Timestamps:

(00:00) Why Write a Book About Henry V?

(05:42) Why Henry V Was an Unlikely King

(10:47) Henry V’s First Major Achievement

(13:40) Surviving an Arrow Through the Skull

(22:19) Seeing The World Through Legendary Individuals

(30:22) Impact of the Little Ice Age

(33:09) How Henry V Became King

(41:59) Was the King Expected to Be a Great Warrior?

(45:17) Daily Routine of a Siege

(54:08) Henry V’s Romantic Life

(58:48) Why Agincourt Was a Huge Mistake

(01:11:42) Henry V’s Strengths & Weaknesses

(01:20:43) The End of Henry V

(01:26:59) Laying the Foundations for the War of the Roses

(01:32:22) Why Henry V Has Become Controversial

(01:41:18) Dan’s Thoughts on Morally Condemning Our History

(01:52:12) The Never-Ending Now

(02:00:53) Recommended Areas of History to Explore

(02:04:12) Where to Find Dan

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