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Simon De Montfort and His Cause
Using extracts from official sources, letters and memoirs, W H Hutton tells the story of Simon De Montfort, the Earl of Leicester.
Married to King Henry III’ sister, Eleanor, Simon De Montfort acted as counsellor to the King. He was also the Godfather to the future King Edward I.
Simon De Montfort was frugal and his thrifty nature was well-known.
He strongly believed in England and defending the people who inhabited the land. He fought long and hard for this country.
A deeply pious man, his religion was his centre-point.
However, a feud over money led to a falling out of the brothers in law and the crisis depended De Montfort was put on trial for his action during the war in Gascony.
Dissatisfaction with Henry’s governing and widespread famine led to the Barons breaking out in rebellion with De Montfort at their head.
His supporters were strong followers and looked forward to the day De Montfort would reign over England.
In 1264 the war culminated at the Battle of Lewes, with King Henry III in retreat and De Montfort almost King…
This book provides an interesting contemporary perspective into the state of affairs, and deals with fact as well as moments of colourful narrative.
This fascinating study examines the life and rebellion of Simon De Montfort. It compiles various contemporary sources and chronicles the most interesting elements of Simon De Montfort and his cause.
William Holden Hutton (1860-1930) studied at Magdalen College, Oxford, graduating with a first class degree in History. He was a fellow of St John’s College from 1884 to 1923, and an honorary fellow thereafter. In 1911, he began serving as the Archdeacon of Northampton. During this period he revisited Oxford regularly as a university reader in Indian history. He wrote several historical works, chiefly on the Church of England, and was a copious reviewer. He also authored the biography of Richard Wellesley.
Married to King Henry III’ sister, Eleanor, Simon De Montfort acted as counsellor to the King. He was also the Godfather to the future King Edward I.
Simon De Montfort was frugal and his thrifty nature was well-known.
He strongly believed in England and defending the people who inhabited the land. He fought long and hard for this country.
A deeply pious man, his religion was his centre-point.
However, a feud over money led to a falling out of the brothers in law and the crisis depended De Montfort was put on trial for his action during the war in Gascony.
Dissatisfaction with Henry’s governing and widespread famine led to the Barons breaking out in rebellion with De Montfort at their head.
His supporters were strong followers and looked forward to the day De Montfort would reign over England.
In 1264 the war culminated at the Battle of Lewes, with King Henry III in retreat and De Montfort almost King…
This book provides an interesting contemporary perspective into the state of affairs, and deals with fact as well as moments of colourful narrative.
This fascinating study examines the life and rebellion of Simon De Montfort. It compiles various contemporary sources and chronicles the most interesting elements of Simon De Montfort and his cause.
William Holden Hutton (1860-1930) studied at Magdalen College, Oxford, graduating with a first class degree in History. He was a fellow of St John’s College from 1884 to 1923, and an honorary fellow thereafter. In 1911, he began serving as the Archdeacon of Northampton. During this period he revisited Oxford regularly as a university reader in Indian history. He wrote several historical works, chiefly on the Church of England, and was a copious reviewer. He also authored the biography of Richard Wellesley.
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 8, 2015
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67 books8 followers(Rev) William Holden Hutton (1860-1930) was a British historian and Dean of Winchester Cathedral.
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