EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 10 MIN

Robert Curthose and the 1797 Naval Turbulence

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

Examine how Duke Robert Curthose’s crusading ambition and later captivity illustrate the fraught nature of Norman succession, before moving to the fierce naval engagements of 1797 that helped protect Britain during the Revolutionary Wars. The episode looks at contemporary chronicles, contested interpretations and what each conflict reveals about power on land and sea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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