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Dive into the remarkable history of the Angevin Empire, where 12th-century English Kings, most notably Henry II, controlled a territory that dwarfed the King of France's own domain.

The Angevin Empire—a sprawling collection of lands stretching from England to the Pyrenees—was not technically an 'empire,' but a historical accident forged by diplomacy, inheritance, and the brilliant, ruthless ambition of Henry II Plantagenet. How did a Duke of Anjou, who also became King of England, come to dominate nearly 50% of modern France, including Normandy, Aquitaine, and Brittany?

This video explores the creation of the Angevin realm through the crucial marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine, the constitutional nightmare it created for the French Capetian dynasty, the conflicts that plagued Henry's later years, and the dramatic collapse under his son, King John Lackland. Discover the true extent of this short-lived, multinational medieval power and its lasting impact on Anglo-French relations.

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Chapters:
0:00 - The Paradox: An English King Ruling France
1:15 - Henry II: The Inheritance of Anjou
2:30 - The Game Changer: Marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine
4:05 - Defining the Angevin Empire (The Map)
5:50 - Rivalry with the Capetians (Louis VII & Philip II)
7:25 - The Sons' Revolt and Henry's Downfall
8:40 - The Collapse under King John Lackland
9:55 - Legacy and the Shaping of Modern Europe

Tags: Angevin Empire, Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Plantagenet Dynasty, Medieval History, French History, English History, Capetian Dynasty, King John, Angevin Conquest, History Explained, 12th Century