Simon De Montfort, Comte De Leicester

Simon de Montfort, Comte de Leicester: Sa Vie 120?-1265, Son Role Politique En France Et En Angleterre (1884) is a book written by Charles Bemont that provides a comprehensive account of the life and political career of Simon de Montfort, a French nobleman who played a significant role in the political history of both France and England during the 13th century. The book delves into Montfort's early life, his family background, and his rise to power as a military leader and political figure. It also explores Montfort's involvement in the Albigensian Crusade, his marriage to Eleanor of England, and his role in the Barons' War against King Henry III. Bemont's work provides a detailed analysis of Montfort's political ideologies and his impact on the development of parliamentary democracy in England. The book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of medieval history, political science, and European studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.