英美概况Lecture 7 History of Great Britain (2).pptVIP

Lecture 7 History of Great Britain II Beginning of Parliament and Decline of Feudalism 1. Henry II (1154-1189)and his reform He began the House of Plantagenet 1. reform of law and courts a. circuits of judges b. the jury system ordeal-based system ? jury trial system During his reign, a common law was gradually established in place of the previous laws of the local barons. 2. Henry II took some measures to consolidate the monarchy. All he did greatly strengthened the feudal system in Britain. 2. The Great Charter (1) Background: King John (1199-1216) The bad reputation (Robin hood