The history of England, from the accession of Henry III. to the death of Edward…
"The History of England from the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III (1216-1377)" by T.F. Tout is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The volume focuses on the political developments in England during a transformative period characterized by monarchy, baronial conflicts, and the influence of the Church. It provides an in-depth examination of the reign of Henry III and the events leading up to thedeath of Edward III, detailing various political alliances, wars, and the evolution of governance during this era. The opening of this historical work sets the stage against the backdrop of King John's death and the subsequent power struggle in England. It introduces significant figures such as William Marshal, who plays a key role in stabilizing the young Henry III's reign amid civil discord fueled by foreign invasion and baronial opposition. The narrative outlines the complex political landscape, including the loyalties of various factions, the influence of the Church, and the efforts to secure peace and order through the reissue of the Great Charter. Overall, the beginning of this volume establishes the foundational tensions and alliances that will shape the ensuing political history of England during this pivotal period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Tout, T. F. (Thomas Frederick), 1855-1929 |
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| Editor | Hunt, William, 1842-1931 |
| Editor | Poole, Reginald Lane, 1857-1939 |
| Title | The history of England, from the accession of Henry III. to the death of Edward III. (1216-1377) |
| Series Title | The political history of England, volume 3 (of 12) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Lee Dawei, Anurag Garg, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Plantagenet, House of |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Plantagenets, 1154-1399 |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- 13th century |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- 14th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16679 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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