I’d like to clarify something regarding my recent focus on France’s medieval history. A listener asked me how relevant it was for American listeners, who are the main focus of this show, albeit not an exclusive one.
I think it’s relevant for a number of reasons. Here goes: 🧵
I think it’s relevant for a number of reasons. Here goes: 🧵
First, it helps understand how France was built as a kingdom and as a nation. This didn’t happen overnight. The Middle Ages are key to understand France’s evolution and political system.
Second, the many conflicts France had during this period matter to this day.
Second, the many conflicts France had during this period matter to this day.
Especially the ones with England. Medieval France and England have a uniquely intertwined relationship that will impact these two countries for centuries. And these two countries colonized North America. See where I’m going? It’s all part of the American narrative.
I will eventually do episodes on New France, the Seven Year War and so on. But it’s important to have a basis. Renaissance France, the one that colonized North America in the 16/17th century, is the child of Medieval France.
Also, who doesn’t like medieval history?! #medieval
Also, who doesn’t like medieval history?! #medieval
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