History, Art History and Culture

Monday

·Introduction and overview:

oBrief overview of period.

oIntroduce key theme: kingship and government in late medieval England.

·Richard II:

oLegacy of Edward III and the position of England in 1399.

oRichard's failure to measure up to that legacy - the road to deposition.

·Henry IV:

oThe ideology of deposition and evolving attitudes towards kingship and government.

oUneasy lies the head that nicks the crown - securing power.

Tuesday

·Henry V:

oThe Hundred Years War, Agincourt and the French crown.

oHenry V - the perfect medieval English king?

·Henry VI:

oCollapse of the French project, erosion of royal authority in England.

oHenry VI - constitutionally unsuited to rule?

Wednesday

·The Wars of the Roses, 1455-1461:

oThe nature of warfare in the fifteenth century.

oMain events of the Wars to 1461.

·The Wars of the Roses, 1461-1483:

oMain events of the Wars to 1483.

oImpact of the Wars on English society and government.

Thursday

·Edward IV:

oSeizing and securing power (twice).

o'The Sun in Splendor' - the perfect king?

·Richard III:

oSeizure of power and reign.

oA much maligned king?

Friday

·The Battle of Bosworth: England won in a day?

oHenry Tudor's claims and strengths

oRichard III's weaknesses

·Henry VII:

oEstablishing power and ruling England.

oThe last medieval king, or the first Renaissance ruler?

Josh Lynbeck

Marlborough College

About Josh

Josh studied History at Balliol College, Oxford, and later completed postgraduate work on the influence of religious rhetoric on the politics of the United States, also at Balliol. His primary historical interests are the history of the United States, medieval Britain, religious history, and military history, and he is a member of the Royal Historical Society.

Josh joined the History Department at Marlborough College in 2021. He is also a rugby, netball, and cricket coach, and a boarding house tutor in Barton Hill.

In addition to his historical interests, Josh is also a non-practising barrister, having completed his legal training in London and Cardiff, and he is a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. He maintains an interest in legal affairs, particularly in property law and education law.

Outside of academic work, Josh enjoys reading long books and writing short stories. He has competed in powerlifting, rugby, athletics, and cricket, and he has coached all four sports. He is also an enthusiastic amateur musician, which he combines with his love of hiking to ensure as few people as possible are afflicted by his singing.