- Department: Centre for Lifelong Learning
- Credit value: 10 credits
- Credit level: C
- Academic year of delivery: 2024-25
In 1216 King John died in the middle of a baronial war and his nine year old son Henry III inherited a fractious realm. Protected by the Papacy, royal forces gradually regained control, and established conciliar government during Henry’s minority. Henry III’s personal rule was characterised by chronic debt, high taxation, military failures and two more baronial revolts, but it was during his reign that the Magna Carta was established and parliament emerged.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Spring Term 2024-25 |
The focus of this module is on exploring the changing nature of government and kingship under Henry III, his relationship with the church, the difficulties of maintaining control of his continental lands, his relationships with European monarchs, and the impact of the baronial revolts.
Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Indicative content
1. John Magna Carta, William Marshal and the First Baronial wars
2. The Infant King ; Peter des Roches and Hubert de Burgh
3. 1227-1334 Personal rule, Invasion of France, Richard Marshal's revolt
4.The Problem of relations- the Savoyard marriage and Lusignans 1230s and 1240s
5. Henry III and the Church
6. Scotland, Wales and Ireland
7. Henry III and Gascony- the problem of the French King
8. Henry III, Sicily and the Papacy
9-10 Simon de Montfort and the crisis of 1258-65
11. Legacy of Henry III
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
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Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
The tutor will give regular individual verbal and written feedback throughout the module on work submitted.
The assessment feedback is as per the university’s guidelines with regard to timings.