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Henry III vs. Simon de Montfort

Dan Snow's History Hit

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The Importance of War

Montfort was firstly a brilliant politician. And he does see the importance of issues and how to exploit them. He saw this is a hugely resonant issue, and he sees it and sees the agenda. So if you ask people in England, 1265, what does Montfort stand for? I think they would have said reformed the realm,. but they would also have said England for the English.

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