Mons-en-Pévèle 1304 1er Empire The young dolphin Guigues VIII

The young dolphin Guigues VIII and his vassals rush to the aid of the stronghold

this work is an opportunity to evoke this battle where Caesar had to defend his life and only won the victory in extremis thanks to the lucidity of his lieutenant Labiénus and the courage of his legions

the county of Geneva and several small principalities (Thoire-Villars

Faced with disciplined and well-supplied armies

They will face the terrible Sheriff of Nottingham and his men in multiple skirmishes in Sherwood Forest or in the neighboring village inn

Mons-en-Pévèle 1304 1er Empire The young dolphin Guigues VIIIThe battle of Mons en Pvle is part of the affairs of Flanders which had a considerable role during the reign of Philip IV the Fair. Relations between the county and the kingdom were often conflicting. On the one hand, the King of France continued the work of Philippe Auguste and Louis IX, forging a state whose authority suffered no challenge from his vassals; on the other hand, the wealthy county of Flanders cherished the hope of loosening the grip of