Edward's approach to foreign policy Flashcards
Which civil war led to unease on the continent?
War of the public will
Which war/ league was Margaret of Anjou’s brother in?
Battle of Montlhery
Who was part of the ‘powerful embassy’ sent in 1465?
Warwick, Hastings and Wenlocks
Who was Margaret of York (Edward’s sister) betrothed to?
Don Pedro of Portugal
Who did Warwick hope would marry his daughter?
Clarence - Edward’s brother
When was a treaty with Louis agreed?
April 1466 - 28th May 1467
When did Edward agree a secret treaty with Burgundy?
23rd October 1466
Which bastard did Warwick deal with?
Bastard of Bourbon
Which bastard visited London whilst Warwick was away?
Bastard of Burgundy
Who was dismissed as Archbishop or York in 1467?
8th June, Gorge Neville
Whose death ended the Bastard of Burgundy’s visit?
Duke Phillip of Burgundy
What were the terms of the Brittany agreement?
Commercial Treay, November 1467, free ‘intercourse of merchandise’ between the subjects of the two princes for the next 30 years
Marriage treaty - 1468 Edward bided 200,000 gold crowns and spent 50,000 for the wedding day for Charles’ hadn
Military treaty saying Edward will protect Burgundy from France
By May 1468 which 8 treaties were announced to parliament?
Castile, Aragon, Denmark, Scotland, Holy Roman Empire, Naples, Duke of Burgundy and Brittany
Who was the weakest link in the alliance group?
Britany
Which treaty did Charles Burg make Oct 1468?
Treaty of Perone - promised not to aid the English if they invaded France and agreed a truce with France
What was the key reason why the anti-French alliance was risky?
Support for the Lancastrian was Louis’ obvious response to a Yorkist hostility
How would you summarise Edward’s foreign policy?
Pro-active, sought treaties, pro-Burgundy, anti French
How does this link to Edward’s relationship with Warwick?
Warwick is pro-French
How might Edward’s foreign policy affect his reputation/ position?
Popular, economic focus on Burgundy + others, end trade embargo, anti-French (100 year)chance to regain English pride abroad - reclaim Henry 5th glory years
What were the aims of his foreign policy?
Pro-Burgundian and economic reform
How far was he successful?
8 anti-French strategic pragmatic, but Britany is a weakness - strength of his allies
What does Ross believe is the key cause of the breach?
Foreign policy, Edward wanting to be independent, Marriage to Elizabeth Woodville
