DiscoverBritish History: Royals, Rebels, and RomanticsCrown Divided: Richard II and Henry IV with Helen Castor (ep 230)
Crown Divided: Richard II and Henry IV with Helen Castor (ep 230)

Crown Divided: Richard II and Henry IV with Helen Castor (ep 230)

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Two cousins, both descended from Edward III. Both would become King of England. Helen Castor explores the epic battle between Richard II and Henry IV--the causes and the implications.

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Carol Ann Lloyd
www.carolannlloyd.com
@shakeuphistory
patreon.com/carolannlloyd
The Tudors by Numbers
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Helen Castor
helencastor.substack.com
@hrcastor
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Crown Divided: Richard II and Henry IV with Helen Castor (ep 230)

Crown Divided: Richard II and Henry IV with Helen Castor (ep 230)

Carol Ann Lloyd/Helen Castor