Henry III: Reform, Rebellion, Civil War, Settlement 1258 - 1272, David Carpenter

Henry III: Reform, Rebellion, Civil War, Settlement 1258 - 1272, David CarpenterNew Paperback The second volume in the definitive history of Henry IIIs rule, covering the revolutionary events between 1258 and the kings death in 1272 After coming to the throne aged just nine, Henry III spent much of his reign peaceably. Conciliatory and deeply religious, he created a magnificent court, rebuilt Westminster Abbey, and invested in soft power. Then, in 1258, the king faced a great revolution. Led by Simon de Montfort, the uprising

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