The Thirteenth Century, 1216-1307

Download or read book The Thirteenth Century, 1216-1307 written by Frederick Maurice Powicke and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 858 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on a formative age in English history, this book covers the long reigns of Henry III--whose authority was challenged by Simon de Montfort bringing England to civil war in 1264--and Henry's son, Edward I, remembered for his efforts to subjugate the Scots and the Welsh, but also as "the English Justinian" because of the wide range of new laws issued during his reign. Powicke studies the successive involvement of both kings with the crusades and France, the powers and position of the clergy, and the development and administration of the Royal Household.