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

Twitter: Patreon: 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. Amazon affiliate link (UK): 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 En