How deeply this legend sank into the popular mind may be conceived from Chaucer's Prioress' Tale.Continuing England Expels the Jews,our selection
England Expels the Jews
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: English Accuses Jews.IntroductionRichard I had special dealings with
Peace Returns to England
Today's installment concludes How The House of Commons Began in England,our selection from The History of England, From the First Invasion by the
Henry III Back in Charge
The Prince knew the voice of his father, sprang to his rescue, and conducted him to a place of safety.Continuing How The House of Commons Began in
Prince Edward Escapes
The Prince, who knew the signal, bidding adieu to the company, instantly galloped off with his friend, another knight, and four esquires.Continuing
Montfort in Charge
During the summer, Leicester had been harassed with repeated solicitations for the release of the two princes, Edward and Henry.Continuing How The
The Lewes Deception
By this victory, the royal authority was laid prostrate at the feet of Leicester.Continuing How The House of Commons Began in England,our
The Military Option
Leicester, having added a body of fifteen thousand citizens to his army, marched from London, with a resolution to bring the controversy to an
England on the Brink of Civil War
The power of the two parties was now more equally balanced, and their mutual apprehensions inclined them to listen to the pacific exhortations of the