Henry V: Campaigns, Conspiracy, and the French Succession

This episode follows Henry V from his early foreign tours to the decisive sieges at Harfleur and Agincourt, through the diplomatic manoeuvres that secured the Treaty of Troyes. We explore how his brief reign reshaped England’s fortunes in France, how contemporary chroniclers and modern historians debate his motivations, and what legacy he left for subsequent English rulers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices