Episode 149 – War!
We’re discussing the outbreak of the Nine Years War. The Huguenot population were pushed into exile, many to England, where
Tag: French History
Episode 148 – Femme Fatale
In the 1670s King Louis XIV was the most powerful Monarch in world. France stood atop the cultural and military
Episode 147 – The Sun Was High
This is the story of the French Zenith, through the lens of foreign policy and war. King Louis XIV came
Episode 146 – Playing Mars
Today we’re talking about the second Fronde, which was a formative political event in the lives of many young sailors
Episode 145 – Before the Dawn
In our lead up to the Nine Years War, we’re talking about France. This is the early reign of King