The fall and rise of Henry III
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Henry III: Reform, Rebellion, Civil War, Settlement, 1259-1272
David Carpenter: We can get closer to Henry III than any other medieval king. He says he was emotional, warm-hearted and a connoisseur of art and architecture. The peace with France, the good relations with Scotland ought to have pointed the way to the future - they didn't. But there was one thing which preserves Henry for all time; that's Westminster Abbey.
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