If you are interested in William Marshall there is a fantastic six book series written by Elizabeth Chadwick starting with “A Place Beyond Courage” and moving through William Marshall’s full life - it is amazing and very well researched. Even better is to listen to each book - very well narrated - I recommend them all highly
@@Laurboy97 It's called historical FICTION for a reason. AND History is what we believe it to be. So we can't really guarantee what is fact or what is fiction. History, as we know it, is a collection of narratives recorded by those who had the means and power to do so. These narratives are often shaped by the perspectives, biases, and agendas of their authors. Over time, stories are retold, details are embellished or forgotten, and myths and legends can become interwoven with documented events. Even contemporary histories can be influenced by the prevailing ideologies and the historian's viewpoint. Our understanding of history is not always a definitive recounting of events but a mixture of interpretations, half-truths, and sometimes outright fabrications.
What such an amazing story ! I have studied the causes if Magna Carta and the hated King John Plantagenet. Thanks for such an amazing story of Knigh Marshall.
Berenice, i think that without that balancing factor of Sir Marshall, political affairs would have gone into true chaos. And that is not to say that they didn't get bad, but the whole scene could have become much worse. And that was a difficult decision of loyalty he was required to choose. A regular, even exceptional person would probably not be able to pass that same test, coming out on the other side with his head on his shoulders. But he chose his honor!
@@brandonroberts1638 I see where you're coming from, but it's my humble opinion that it's got to be Barristen Selmy. As Barristen could unhorse everyone but King Rhaegar Targaryen in their tourneys. Here, Marshal could unhorse even King Richard. It's a deliberate parallel. Both were remarkable kingsguards all the same.
I’m half scotch and half welsh and I have done my family tree, on my Scottish side I found I’m a ancestor of Robert the Bruce, I kept going and turns out William 1st earl of Pembroke is my 30th great grandfather, the crazy thing is I’m from Pembroke and live in view of the castle.. mental
Maby he wished for a legendary death in battle... Most warriors dream of duying on the battlefield and not as an old man in his bed.... Many old men regret not meeting their maker in battle.
And driving the French away from invading England . . . incredible there isn't more about him in the regular histories of England. Not to mention that virtually no one EVER rose to rule ANY kingdom in Europe "honorably"--he did so through serving a succession of warring Plantagenets who trusted him even when he took the side of another against them.
Of course I've seen many shows and vids about him, but never really tire of hearing again. I enjoy your narration Ollie, thank you! Hope you're staying safe and well☺
I gotta say, I love the work you put into this. It's concise and draws you in to this incredible knight's history. I tried watching a few other videos on William Marshal but this one is by far the best.
Here from Brief Case, what an interesting video! I’m going to subscribe to your channel. Just a thought - maybe lower the background music volume a bit, and/or use less “intense” music, it was a little distracting to me.
After watching this, I'm reminded that I have a book about this guy that I bought a few years ago. I need to read it! (It's 'The Greatest Knight' by Thomas Asbridge). Great video!
Fascinating character, enjoyed your narration, so glad I came across your site, as I love history, subscribed & I look forward to future downloads, Thank You
Found out I could possibly be descended from Robert the Bruce but honestly was more excited to be possibly descended from William Marshal, an ancestor of Robert the Bruce. William Marshal is one if my favorite figures in Medieval history.
William's sons (William, Richard, Gilbert, and Walter) had no son's so that line of male heirs ended with them. His (William's) brother John FitzJohn of Pembroke, the eldest brother 1144-1194 was my 25x Great Grandfather. Crazy!
All very fascinating. I love how his son took over and did so much work on Chepstow Castle which was a stones throw from where Isabel De Claire was buried next to her mother Aoife, under the choir at Tintern Abbey. It would've been a short horse ride for the son to make that Sunday sermon and to pay his respects to Isabel. As far as I can tell, I am a descendant through William De Warenne who was likely murdered in 1286....back through the Mapes line. In any case, I am grateful to have stumbled upon the Marshal.
I'd like to see El Cid and William the Marshal in single combat or fighting each other each of them have 40 nights under their command each of them have equal forces equal armor equal swords all veterans the best man
No doubtless, the brother's: MM, FLives and History Profiles, knows how to do a great job! Loved this story H. Profiles, you did an amazing narration. Thank you!
Another well researched and excellently presented video about a true Gentleman during a lawless period of European history. Thank you. It appears one cannot go wrong choosing a video from History Profiles!
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Ollie I love the videos you put out, thank you so much for your hard work. I remember when mort recommended your channel just after you created your channel. I have been subscribed since.
42 year old man marries a 17 year old wife. They proceed to have 5 sons and 5 daughters. Hahaha that dude was loving the fact he had a much younger (and probably beautiful) wife. They must have been going at it like rabbits to have that many kids.
