In the 13th century, England was marred by internal strife known as the Second Barons' War (1264–1267). This civil conflict pitched the barons, led by Simon de Montfort, against King Henry iii and his ...
The Battle of Evesham, fought on 4 August 1265 near the town of Evesham, saw Simon de Montfort, the powerful Earl of Leicester and leader of the rebellious barons, face off against Prince Edward, the ...