The Battle of Roosebeke 1382 - French-Flemish Wars
Posted by MRL on Dec 31st 2006
The Flemish, economically allied to England, was discontented with French rule. Burdened with heavy taxes during the reign of Charles VI, the people of Flanders took up arms under the leadership of Philip van Artevelde. During the uprising a large number of peasants and townspeople gathered en masse at Roosebeke in East Flanders. Here they were attacked by a strong force of mounted French knights commanded by the Count of Flanders, Louis II de Ma...
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Who Were the Musketeers?
Posted by MRL on Dec 31st 2006
Little represents the glory, power, and strength of France better than the musketeers. Romanticized, idolized and immortalized by modern movies, books, and legends, the musketeer has taken on an almost mythological status in modern minds and for good reason. Their prowess in battle, dashing style, dangerous lifestyle and romantic demeanor all seem to represent the perfect qualities of a man. Women wanted them and men wanted to be them. This view,...
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