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William the Conqueror, preferring Normandy over England, spends his later reign focusing on continental politics and property disputes, often resolving them personally alongside his politically influential wife, Matilda. Meanwhile, their heir Robert grows increasingly frustrated by his limited role and lack of authority within his family’s dominion, feeling sidelined in critical military and political decisions. William’s reluctance to delegate substantial responsibilities to Robert strains their relationship and hints at deeper trust issues, even as William engages in campaigns to expand his territory, navigating complex continental politics and family dynamics.
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Who’s the new artist? These illustrations are very nice. Also, you give a pretty good run down on a lot of Lee Moyer’s work, but is he the same Lee Moyer who drew The Legion of Super-Heroes?
Every so often you and Zee talk about how some of the audience want you to hurry up. Please give everything the care and attention you want. I have 1066 and All That on my shelf (and still rather enjoy the first few chapters) so I don’t need more of that. I’m nearing retirement age and barring accident, expect at least another 20 years, given my family form. The nature of life is that barring extinction (which I’d rather bar) we don’t get to know the end of countless stories. It’s one of the things that offers us humility, it not being all about us. Didn’t start this thinking I was going here. Enjoying the podcast!