The Untold Story Of England’s Greatest King - Dan Jones - #852

Dan Jones is a historian, author and a podcaster. Though many English kings throughout history have left a lasting impact, Henry V is considered potentially the greatest ever, even though he only ruled for 9 years. So, what made him such an important figure and why has his legacy endured for over 600 years? Expect to learn why King Henry V made such an impact on history, how he rose to power and what he managed to accomplish during his reign, why he was so impressive as a leader, what has happened to Henry’s legacy in the 600 years since he died, why he became so controversial recently and much more... Timestamps: (00:00) Why Write a Book About Henry V? (05:42) Why Henry V Was an Unlikely King (10:47) Henry V’s First Major Achievement (13:40) Surviving an Arrow Through the Skull (22:19) Seeing The World Through Legendary Individuals (30:22) Impact of the Little Ice Age (33:09) How Henry V Became King (41:59) Was the King Expected to Be a Great Warrior? (45:17) Daily Routine of a Siege (54:08) Henry V’s Romantic Life (58:48) Why Agincourt Was a Huge Mistake (01:11:42) Henry V’s Strengths & Weaknesses (01:20:43) The End of Henry V (01:26:59) Laying the Foundations for the War of the…