Henry III vs. Simon de Montfort
Dan Snow's History Hit
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The Triumph of Henry III
Henry had to alter his seal because on the seal made for him in 1218, he had scribed himself as King of England and Lord of Ireland. He also altered the seal, and he no longer held a sword on it. People thought that meant I'd given up the Duke of Sword of Normandy. And so, you know, it was very visual. Although, I think Henry actually, again, this shows how sometimes soft power, visual effects don't work, and I misinterpret it fascinating way.
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