David Carpenter, a medieval history expert from King’s College London, joins Louise Wilkinson and Sophie Thérèse Ambler, both renowned scholars in medieval studies, to discuss the turbulent Second Barons' War. They delve into Simon de Montfort's rise, his influential reforms for parliamentary representation, and the dark side of his legacy, including violent anti-Semitism. The conversation highlights pivotal events like the Provisions of Oxford and the Battle of Evesham, exploring how personal feuds and political strife shaped England's governance and social landscape.
