EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 16 MIN

The Black Prince: War, Politics, and Legacy

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

This episode follows Edward III’s youngest son—born 1330—and charts his rise from the siege of Crécy to the capture of John II at Poitiers, his governorship in Gascony, and the money he secured through Brétigny. We also untangle how later writers turned his exploits into a legend of chivalry while historians grapple with gaps in the record and competing interpretations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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