Episode 133 - Castile v Aragon Part 2

Carlos the Bad of Navarre finds himself in trouble on two fronts, with his possessions in Normandy under attack from the French and with the Kingdom of Navarre invaded by Castile. 

The King of Navarre, Carlos the Bad, decides to insert himself into the Hundred Years War with disastrous consequences.

After John of Gaunt withdraws back to England, King Enrique goes on the offensive, joining with France to attack England's southern coast.

John of Gaunt's attempt to claim the crown of Castile hits a number of hurdles. 

An ambitious Englishman named John of Gaunt proclaims himself to be the new king of Castile, bringing chaos to the region.

We take a look at the rule of Muhammad V of Grenada who completed the stunning Alhambra palace complex.

King Enrique II of Castile experiences a troubled start to his reign when all the other rulers on the Iberian peninsula unite against him.

The war between Castile and Aragon continues - until it ends abruptly with a surprise assassination.

As the war between Castile and Aragon continues, we welcome another Pedro to the narrative - King Pedro I of Portugal. 

The rise to power of Pedro the Cruel in Castile sparks hostilities between the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon.