Richard II - England's Most Tragic King Documentary

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[philwilliams]

At last a good clear English explanation by a professional orator...

[helgasaintpierre]

This series feels like a very good uni lecture. Detailed, accurate, well spoken and measured. Bravo!
I just finished watching The Hollow Crown, based on Shakespeare's relatively inaccurate depiction of historic figures ( political and literary license no doubt), so I felt I needed to know the actual history of the 'tragic' king which was so well presented by this episode.

[GPA_Karting]

Another king I only know minimal things about, my brain is going to enjoy taking this one in,
Love the content guys as always ⭐️

[tricivenola]

Another fabulous informative documentary, beautifully produced, thank you very much! Richard made a hash of his reign but left a cultural legacy: despite the disapproval of the church, he pioneered the wearing of those pointed shoes you see in all the paintings... his were so long that the ends had to be supported by ribbons going to knee garters, and he had difficulty ascending stairs, doing so backwards assisted by two courtiers. I'd love to see that in a period piece bodice-ripper, hah! He's also credited with having invented the handkerchief. And he came up with "Your Majesty" as an address for himself by inferiors-- that is, everybody but him. And PLEASE: John of Gaunt, Katherine Swynford. All roads lead to Rome and all European royal bloodlines, after awhile, lead to John of Gaunt.

[petermacdonough]

Thank you for posting this!!!! I have been studying Richard the II ever since I saw Ben Winshaw in "The Hollow Crown"!!! Even though his reign was short and tyrannical, it was sad that he was overtaken and then imprisoned. He is one of England's lesser known kings because his reign only lasted 20-years, but it's really cool his story lives on and he still was a KING OF ENGLAND!!! I enjoy your channel very much and I look forward to exploring it more!!! :)

[bakoyma]

Another well done documentary from this channel. The imagery and editing is super. And I love this narrator's voice, it's so clear and easy to follow.

[Garbeaux.]

Thomas of Woodstock was big into music & threw big festivals with all kinds of English, Scottish, Irish, and Welsh music, dancing, & troubadours. The Woodstock festival was named after him! The more you know!

[mariadange]

Beautifully narrated, clear and measured, easy to absorb and follow.

[DuckEgg]

A big hole in my knowledge about the late Medieval has now been filled. Thankyou very much! A great production indeed.

[SARHistories]

The overthrow of Richard II reign is the true beginnings of the Wars of the Roses. Discontent would smoulder amongst the nobles, hence Henry V decidedly invade France to press his claim, causing a distraction and focus point of his Nobels and giving strength to his reign. After his victory at Agincourt, gone could deny his legitimacy as king.

[kskssxoxskskss]

I'm watching these as the United Kingdom and Commonwealth mourn and inter Queen Elizabeth II (RIP). These are the formative years of everything we are seeing, and the smoothness of the transition, not only of the monarch, but also of the English prime ministership, seem such a blessing. I hope we in American can keep ours going.

[cdeford]

The Wars of the Roses were really instigated by Henry Bolingbroke. Whatever Richard's faults, Bolingbroke deposed him for purely self-serving reasons. By seizing the crown by force he set a precedent. He also killed off far more of Edward III's line than Richard had ever done.

[mistystafford]

These videos are absolutely amazing, such details. I feel like I'm there!!

[wesjones]

This is a great documentary. I would like to see you guys make documentaries about the French monarchs.

[hellenkellerbestseller]

A real historical documentary, amazing.

[michaelsinger]

Richard’s undoing was that he alienated a lot of powerful people in England. He had poor social and political skills.

[lindamckenzie]

Thank you once again for a spell binding story ...Very well presented .. love the clear concise way it was presented...

[coniferviveur]

Excellent presentation of the reign and times of Ricrhard II

[Muggle]

This was amazingly in depth and so well done. Thank you!