TAG England
Pierre II, Duke of Brittany
Far from being a passive figure in Breton history, Pierre II stood firm against French overreach, navigated dynastic threats from Scotland, and defended his duchy from English aggression. In just seven years, he modernized Brittany’s institutions, upheld its independence, and proved that principled diplomacy could rival the power of empires.
Gilles of Brittany, the anglophile prince who was murdered (1420-1450)
The murder of Gilles of Brittany had repercussions throughout the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It dramatically changed the course of Anglo-Breton relations and moreover led to serious consequences for the Anglo-French political landscape.
Joan of Navarre, Duchess of Brittany & Queen of England
As an ambitious woman, Joan of Navarre chose an alliance with England, despite being Valois from her mother’s side. In 1402, she agreed to marry Henry IV, the first king of the Lancaster dynasty, nicknamed “the usurper” by his detractors.
England & John IV Duke of Brittany
John IV, first duke of the new Montfort dynasty could probably be described as the most anglophile of the Breton sovereigns. Raised at the Court of England, under the benevolence of King Edward III, he landed in Brittany in 1362 at the head of the Anglo-Breton troops.
BREXIT: YOU ARE NO LONGER WELCOME
England, this great merchant nation that invented parliamentary democracy, has been taken hostage by a virulent press and a small clique of arrogant and nostalgic politicians, deluded by past grandeur.
Do unisex schools facilitate or hinder learning?
All-girls’ schools are praised for boosting academic focus and confidence, but they may also intensify competition and social pressures. Drawing on personal experience, Elizabeth Ross explores the pros and cons of single-sex education—ultimately suggesting that its effectiveness depends on the individual student.
Is British pragmatism in danger?
Those who have not studied history will struggle to grasp the nuances between French and British political thought. The English, throughout their history, have never been obsessed with their constantly evolving language. Nowadays, nobody in the British Isles seems to care!