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Rebellion Against Henry III: The Disinherited Montfortians, 1265-1274
Hardback
Main Details
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Rebellion Against Henry III: The Disinherited Montfortians, 1265-1274
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) David Pilling
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:224 | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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Category/Genre | British and Irish History Revolutions, uprisings and rebellions Military history |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781526763204
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Classifications | Dewey:942.034 |
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Illustrations |
25 black and white illustrations
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
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Imprint |
Pen & Sword History
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Publication Date |
21 May 2020 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
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 out-resourced, with no real unifying figure after the death of Earl Simon, and suffered a number of heavy defeats. Despite all their problems and setbacks, they succeeded in forcing the king into a compromise. The Dictum of Kenilworth, published in 1266, acknowledged that Henry could not hope to defeat the Disinherited via military force alone. The purely military aspects of the revolt, including effective use of guerilla-type warfare and major actions such as the battle of Chesterfield, the siege of Kenilworth and the capture of London, will all be featured. Charismatic rebel leaders such as Robert de Ferrers, the 'wild and flighty' Earl of Derby, Sir John de Eyvill, 'the bold D'Eyvill' and others such as Sir Adam de Gurdon, David of Uffington and Baldwin Wake all receive a proper appraisal. AUTHOR: David Pilling is a self-employed author and historian based in West Wales, where he was raised on a smallholding. As a child he acquired a love for the Welsh countryside and Welsh history, especially the medieval era. His particular interests lie in the Edwardian wars of the late 13th century. 25 b/w illustrations
Author Biography
David Pilling is a self-employed author and historian based in West Wales, where he was raised on a smallholding. As a child he acquired a love for the Welsh countryside and Welsh history, especially the medieval era. His particular interests lie in the Edwardian wars of the late 13th century.
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