JOURNAL ARTICLE

Battle for Magna Carta: The First Barons' War, 1215-1217.

  • Published In: Military History Matters, 2025, n. 148. P. 40 1 of 3

  • Database: History Reference Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Roberts, Stephen 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the First Barons' War (1215–1217) that arose from King John's failures and his sealing of Magna Carta. Topics include John's political and military struggles with France and the Church, the rebellion of English barons leading to Louis of France's intervention, and the eventual royalist recovery under William Marshal that secured peace through the Treaty of Kingston in 1217.

Additional Information

  • Source:Military History Matters. 2025/10, Issue 148, p40
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2631-990X
  • Accession Number:187989439

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