Season 3 | 9. The Army of God

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This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

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John returns from his humiliating defeat at Bouvines to an unhappy kingdom. His barons have finally reached their limit, sick of John’s extortionate taxes, failed campaigns and vicious vendettas. They demand he changes his ways, or else it’s war. This is History is a Sony Music Entertainment production.   Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts     To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected]    Written and presented by Dan Jones Producer and Story Editor - Georgia Mills Executive  Producer - Louisa Field and Dave Anderson  Sound Design and Mixing - Chris O'Shaughnessy Production Manager - Poppy Thompson Composer -  Matt Acheson  Engineer - Matias Torres Sole  Marketing Manager - Emily Webb  Additional Production by Julia Doyle  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Season 3 | 9. The Army of God

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

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This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

For this spin-off series, This Is History heads to mediaeval Africa to meet the legendary Mansa Musa, emperor of Mali. How did one man’s generosity upend a continent’s economy? Power, wealth, redemption, and legacy—get ready for the astonishing true story of the richest man who ever lived. Join historian Luke Pepera as he unravels the untold story of Musa’s rise to power, his unimaginable wealth, and the unintended consequences of his legacy. Subscribe for exclusive bonus episodes every week with Dan Jones and ad-free listening to all episodes. Dan Jones returns later this year with Season 7 of the Plantagenet saga.