Crusaders and Revolutionaries of the Thirteenth Century: De Montfort

This family biography charts the rise and fall of the medieval dynasty credited with establishing England's parliamentary system.

Originally from France, the de Montfort family grew to prominence during the 13th century as heroes of the Crusades. Winning lordships around the Mediterranean, they married into the English aristocracy and ascended to an Earlship. Historian Darren Baker explores the family history, dispelling misconceptions and shedding light on its most significant members.

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