Medieval and modern times; an introduction to the history of western Europe form the dissolution of the Roman empire to the present time . in various waysthe vassals who in his earlydays had combined against Duke of Alencon he im-prisoned; the rebellious Dukeof Nemours he caused to beexecuted in the most cruelmanner. Louiss aims wereworthy, but his means were generally despicable. It some-times seemed as if he gloried in being the most rascally amongrascals, the most treacherous among the traitors. Both England and France emerged from the troubles anddesolations of the Hundred Years Wa
Medieval and modern times; an introduction to the history of western Europe form the dissolution of the Roman empire to the present time . in various waysthe vassals who in his earlydays had combined against Duke of Alencon he im-prisoned; the rebellious Dukeof Nemours he caused to beexecuted in the most cruelmanner. Louiss aims wereworthy, but his means were generally despicable. It some-times seemed as if he gloried in being the most rascally amongrascals, the most treacherous among the traitors. Both England and France emerged from the troubles anddesolations of the Hundred Years War stronger than everbefore. In both countries the kings had overcome the menaceof feudalism by destroying the power of the great royal government was becoming constantly more and industry increased the peoples wealth and sup-plied the monarchs with the revenue necessary to maintain gov-ernment officials and a sufficient army to keep order throughouttheir realms. They were no longer forced to rely upon theuncertain fidelity of their vassals. In short, England andFrance were both becoming modern Fig. 42. Louis XI of France England in the Middle Ages 143 QUESTIONS Section 23. Tell what you can about England before the Nor-man Conquest. How did Normandy come into existence? Howdid William of Normandy get possession of England? What wasWilliams policy after he conquered England? SECTION 24. Mention some of the reforms of Henry II. DescribeHenrys troubles with Thomas k Becket. What was the extent ofthe possessions of the Plantagenets in France? In what way did theFrench king succeed in getting a considerable part of the Plantagenetpossessions into his own hands? Describe the chief events in thereign of King John of England. SECTION 25. How was the Great Charter granted, and what weresome of its main provisions? What is the English Parliament? Whenwas it formed ? What were its powers ? Section 26. When was Wales conquered by the English kings ?W
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