History GCSE
Angevin Empire
What Angevin Empire means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Angevin Empire
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The empire that Philip II aimed to dismantle and whose power in France he sought to destroy.
Topics that use Angevin Empire
- Option B2: Key topic 2: Involvements overseas, 1189–1204 - 4 Richard, John and the loss of Normandy (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Chateau Gaillard
- Loss of empire
- Military failure
- Royal finances
- Shifting alliances
- Baronial discontent
- Château Gaillard
- French royal domain
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