History Atlas

Filters:

Despite the Anglo-Armagnac treaty, John the Fearless managed to maintain good relations with England, ensuring they did not fully commit to his rivals.
His key diplomatic advantage was the economic interdependence between Flanders and England:
- Flanders’ economy relied on English wool imports, which fed its thriving cloth industry.
- An English wool embargo could devastate Flemish merchants, a risk John could not afford.
By balancing diplomacy with England, John ensured that Burgundy remained an economic powerhouse, avoiding crippling trade sanctions while keeping his political options open.