Blog – Emperor Charles V

February 5, 2025

Battle of Pavia 24 February 1525 – Long read

The battle outside Pavia on 24th February 1525 was a significant moment in the conflict between the two major powers of the time, Emperor Charles V and King Francis I. The outcome came as a surprise to many rulers in Europe
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February 24, 2025

The Battle of Pavia – 24th February 1525 – Short Read

A shortened version of my previous blog on the Battle of Pavia, to commemorate its 500th anniversary on 24th February 1525.
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January 21, 2026

‘Killing Monarchs’ – A new book by Richard Heath

Many European monarchs were murdered or executed between 1550 and 1650. In a journey across Europe, from England and Scotland, through France and further east to Russia and the Ottoman Empire, then back to England, this book investigates ten such killings, the motives and methods of the perpetrators, and the impact on the country and its people.
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