On Kingship and Tyranny: Grosseteste's Memorandum and its Place in the Baronial Reform Movement

Sophie Ambler

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Abstract

Examines the political thought of Robert Grosseteste, bishop of Lincoln 1235-53, and its potential influence on the reforms put in place by Simon de Montfort and his confederates, who seized power from Henry III in 1258.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThirteenth Century England XIV
Place of PublicationWoodbridge
PublisherBoydell and Brewer
Pages115-128
Number of pages14
VolumeXIV
ISBN (Print)9781843838098
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Robert Grosseteste
  • Simon de Montfort
  • Henry III
  • kingship
  • political thought
  • Aristotle

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