Charles the Bold, Last Duke of Burgundy
Ruth Putnam
Play
Length 11 h 5 min
Chapters 21
First published 1908
Charles the Bold was the last Duke of Burgundy of the House of Valois. Born in 1433, his dream was to be crowned king by declaring the territory of Burgundy an independent kingdom. He increased his land through purchase and conquest, leading to serious unrest throughout western Europe. His enmity with Rene II of Lorraine led to his early death in 1477.
Chapters
1
Preface Read by Lynne T 4:44
2
Youth Read by MFD32 28:54
3
The Feast of the Pheasant Read by MFD32 31:21
4
Burgundy and France Read by MFD32 26:51
5
The Count and the Dauphin Read by MFD32 30:49
6
The War of Public Weal Read by MFD32 29:09
7
Liege and Its Fate Read by MFD32 32:03
8
The New Duke Read by MFD32 23:12
9
The Unjoyous Entry Read by Corbin 18:23
10
The Duke's Marriage Read by MFD32 20:20
11
The Meeting at Peronne Read by MFD32 40:45
12
An Easy Victory Read by MFD32 24:50
13
A New Acquisition Read by MFD32 25:10
14
English Affairs Read by CassiopeiaSparks 46:55
15
Negociations and Treachery Read by hmansoor 34:34
16
Guelders Read by Delmar H Dolbier 31:52
17
The Meeting at Treves Read by hmansoor 30:33
18
Cologne, Lorraine and Alsace Read by Dory 26:01
19
The First Reverses Read by Stacy Dugan-Wilcox 28:43
20
The Campaigns of 1475 Read by ArturoJR17 41:46
21
The Battle of Nancy Read by ArturoJR17 57:38
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