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Royal rivals? Medieval England and France’s tempestuous relationship

Catherine Hanley traces the great conflicts, and occasional friendships, between the rulers of medieval England and France

Published: July 12, 2022 at 11:15 AM

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Catherine Hanley chronicles the greatest conflicts and alliances between England and France from 1100-1300, through the stories of the men, women and children involved. She explains to Emily Briffett how, in a time of personal monarchy, unexpected events, familial ties and personalities forged the fate of the two intertwined kingdoms.

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Catherine Hanley is the author of Two Houses, Two Kingdoms: A History of France and England, 1100–1300 (Yale University Press, 2022)

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Emily BriffettSenior content producer (podcasts)

Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra

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