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LoC No.: 13001872
Title: The Minority of Henry the Third
Alternate Title: The Minority of Henry III
Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Minority of Henry the Third" by Kate Norgate is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the tumultuous period in English history surrounding the minority of King Henry III, detailing his ascension to the throne following the death of his father, King John. The narrative highlights the power struggles that ensued, particularly the conflicts arising from foreign invasions and the ongoing internal disputes among the English baronage. At the start of the narrative, we witness the aftermath of King John's death and the precarious situation of the young Henry III, who is only nine years old. The opening sets the stage for the political chaos that follows, as William the Marshal, a noble entrusted with the young king's safety, rallies the loyal barons to support the child's coronation. The tone is dramatic and urgent, as it reveals the immediate response to John's death, the tensions with foreign powers like Louis of France, and the internal divisions among the English nobility. Norgate's work introduces readers to significant historical figures and events leading up to Henry's rule, encapsulating the challenges of governance faced by such a young monarch. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Norgate, Kate, 1853-1935
EBook No.: 54953
Published: Jun 21, 2017
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry III, 1216-1272
Subject: Henry III, King of England, 1207-1272
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 13001872
Title: The Minority of Henry the Third
Alternate Title: The Minority of Henry III
Note: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by MWS, Fay Dunn, Stephen Rowland and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Minority of Henry the Third" by Kate Norgate is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the tumultuous period in English history surrounding the minority of King Henry III, detailing his ascension to the throne following the death of his father, King John. The narrative highlights the power struggles that ensued, particularly the conflicts arising from foreign invasions and the ongoing internal disputes among the English baronage. At the start of the narrative, we witness the aftermath of King John's death and the precarious situation of the young Henry III, who is only nine years old. The opening sets the stage for the political chaos that follows, as William the Marshal, a noble entrusted with the young king's safety, rallies the loyal barons to support the child's coronation. The tone is dramatic and urgent, as it reveals the immediate response to John's death, the tensions with foreign powers like Louis of France, and the internal divisions among the English nobility. Norgate's work introduces readers to significant historical figures and events leading up to Henry's rule, encapsulating the challenges of governance faced by such a young monarch. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Norgate, Kate, 1853-1935
EBook No.: 54953
Published: Jun 21, 2017
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry III, 1216-1272
Subject: Henry III, King of England, 1207-1272
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.