高大上英国历史74FeudalEngland.ppt

Feudal England (4) Chapter 7 History —— — * — LOGO Beginning of the Parliament The Great Charter was signed in 1215, but King John had no intention to abide by his promise． He knew the only way out for him was to fight，for there was no room for compromise． He hired some mercenary soldiers to start a war． But he was defeated and soon he died． — * — LOGO Henry III Era The Barons showed their power by drawing up the Provisions of Oxford. Henry capitulated; he was forced to acquiesce to the setting up of a Council of Fifteen, with himself as a first among equals. When the king later tri