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The History of England from the Norman Conquest to the Death of John (1066-1216) by Adams, George Burton, 1851-1925
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A word from our supporters: File extension WKS | CHAPTER XIX April, 1199. John succeeds in Normandy 27 May. Crowned in Westminster Philip II takes Arthur's side 1200. John's second marriage 1202. Trial and sentence of John 1 Aug. John captures Arthur 1203. Siege of Chateau-Gaillard 24 June, 1204. Capture of Rouen 1205. French conquest checked in Poitou CHAPTER XX 1205. Question of the Canterbury election 17 June, 1207. The pope consecrates Langton Taxation of the clergy 24 March, 1208. The interdict proclaimed Power of the king Nov., 1209. John excommunicated 1210. Expedition to Ireland 1212. Alliance against France Philip II plans to invade England May, 1213. John yields to the pope CHAPTER XXI 20 July, 1213. The king absolved Henry I's charter produced Feb., 1214. John invades Poitou 27 July. Battle of Bouvines The barons resist the king The charter demanded 15 June, 1215. Magna Carta granted Civil strife renewed The crown offered to Louis of France 21 May, 1216. Louis lands in England 19 Oct., 1216. The death of John APPENDIX On authorities INDEX MAPS (AT THE END OF THE VOLUME) 1. England and the French Possessions of William I. (1087) 2. England and France, July, 1185 CHAPTER I THE CONQUEST |