Rebellion Against Henry III: The Disinherited Montfortians, 1265-1274 Pilling David
This study sheds light on half-forgotten figures of the Montfortian wars such as Sir John Deyville and Sir Adam Gurdon.The 'Montfortian' civil wars in England lasted from 1259-67, though the death of…
Specifikacia Rebellion Against Henry III: The Disinherited Montfortians, 1265-1274 Pilling David
This study sheds light on half-forgotten figures of the Montfortian wars such as Sir John Deyville and Sir Adam Gurdon.The 'Montfortian' civil wars in England lasted from 1259-67, though the death of Simon de Montfort and so many of his followers at the battle of Evesham in 1265 ought to have ended the conflict. In the aftermath of the battle, Henry III's decision to disinherit all the surviving Montfortians served to prolong the war for another two years. Hundreds of landless men took up arms again to defend their land and property: the redistribution of estates in the wake of Evesham occurred on a massive scale, as lands were either granted away by the king or simply taken by his supporters. "The Disinherited," as they were known, defied the might of the Crown longer than anyone could have reasonably expected. They were scattered, outnumbered and
Rebellion Against Henry VIII
Against the Law Gordon David
Against the Law Gordon David