英美国家历史一览.ppt

Significant Events in the Middle Ages England King John and the Magna Carta / the Great Charter（大宪章） Henry II (died in 1189) John succeeded to the throne after Richard I’s death in 1199 Richard I the king after Henry II died in 1189 background information about the Great Charter John was defeated in a war with France and lost large area of land such as Normandy, Anjou etc. in 1204, which got the nickname “King of Lackland” John demanded more feudal taxes and army services to recover his power on France Significant Events in the Middle Ages England King John and the Magna Carta / the Great Cha