Henry III of England

Scotland was a distinct kingdom ruled by the MacAlpin clan in the early tenth century without defined boarders. Without defined boarders relations with England were very uneasy, although after 1066 Norman kings intervened periodically to help support the claims of the Scottish against them. In 1291 Edward I of England selected John Balliol to take the Scottish throne which had been empty since 1286, in return Balliol paid homage to Edward I as a vassal. In 1295 Scottish nobles signed a treaty…

William stepped onto the floor. He paused at a bulletin board to read Christian-themed literature, and dates for upcoming Christian Coalition meetings and events. He turned and walked down a hallway lined with whitewashed doors to a single room at the end of the hall. He knocked softly. While he waited, he read from a whiteboard on the door. The whiteboard was headed Resident Assistant, Mary Malfronte - Floor Rules. At the bottom of the list of rules, Mary had written in neat block lettering -…

This war was the first between these two countries that has happened throughout history. This war was one that would help shape the history of Europe. This war as the name entails was a war that lasted near a hundred years between England and France. The war was the start of a revolution in where the combat superiority of the knight was beginning to give way to infantry Since this war was one that took over the course of such a long period of time it is impossible to see how the two countries…

Years’ War. According to Maurice Keen author of The Hundred Years of War began in 1328 CE due to the death of the French king Charles IV, who had no male heir. However, he had a sister, Isabella, whose son was Edward the third and was the King of England. Despite this, the throne was passed down to the King’s nephew in France, Philip Valois. King Edward the third sent a note to Philip renouncing his title to the French monarch creating a dispute over the throne; this was one of the main causes…

Is Richard a villain or a tragic hero? There is no doubt whatsoever that the acts committed by Richard III are are evil and most certainly egregious. Richard III did not hesitate a single second when taking the life of another; it did not matter whether they were young or old, family or enemy, male or female, Richard III showed no mercy when it came to his dark ambition. Firstly, one may argue that Richard III's excuse for killing people is merely caused by a lack of love from those around…

The time of King James II of England was short. It began in February 1685 and ended in December 1688 with its forced "abdication", which we know as the glorious revolution. When he took office, James promised "to preserve this government in both the Church and the State, as now stated in the law." He was, however, a zealous Catholic, who wished to rebuild the Roman Catholic Church in England, and in his office he undertook every possible effort to promote the cause of Rome. James was the first…

In Elizabeth Browning’s pleading letter to Napoleon III, Elizabeth uses many rhetorical devices in order to convince the Emperor of France to pardon Hugo. She flatters His Majesty Napoleon III in an attempt to win his goodwill. Second, she uses syntax in order to create an intelligent letter. Finally, she thoroughly explains her purposes to Napoleon. Thus using flattery, syntax, and logos, Browning was able to effectively persuade Napoleon III to pardon Hugo,had of course he sent the letter.…

King James II of England, who was a Catholic, by Parliament. To prove this, this paper will provide information as to why King James II was removed. As evidence, this paper will discuss details of what was going on in England and British North America during this time, and what the outcome of this removal brought about. King James II of England converted to Catholicism in 1676, and during the next decade he made many efforts to bring Catholics into high political offices in England. He favored…

Policy; problem of Religion; and the problem of Local Control. For the problem of sovereignty, James and parliament did not see eye to eye due to him publishing a book, The True Law of Free Monarchies, 2 times, first in Scotland in 1598 then again in England. His book described the divine rights kings had, his ideals, personality, and lack of knowledge of parliament and its procedures were the reasons why they didn’t get along. Also, James only had 3 privy council members in the Commons meaning…

accompanying text, the roll-maker shows that Matilda, Queen of Henry I, was the daughter of Saint Margaret, the Queen of Scotland. Margaret was a descendent of the Anglo-Saxon line of kings through Edgar the Aetheling. Malcom, the King of Scotland, was a descendent of the Scottish line of kings. Therefore, by marrying Matilda, Henry I strategically integrated himself into two illustrious lines of kings. Through the Matilda-Henry marriage, the Anglo-Saxon line became part of the ruler’s…