02439cam a22003373u 4500 54953 UtSlPG 20260610134251.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13001872 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Norgate, Kate, 1853-1935 The Minority of Henry the Third The Minority of Henry III Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-06-21 Produced by MWS, Fay Dunn, Stephen Rowland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Minority of Henry the Third" by Kate Norgate is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the tumultuous period in English history surrounding the minority of King Henry III, detailing his ascension to the throne following the death of his father, King John. The narrative highlights the power struggles that ensued, particularly the conflicts arising from foreign invasions and the ongoing internal disputes among the English baronage. At the start of the narrative, we witness the aftermath of King John's death and the precarious situation of the young Henry III, who is only nine years old. The opening sets the stage for the political chaos that follows, as William the Marshal, a noble entrusted with the young king's safety, rallies the loyal barons to support the child's coronation. The tone is dramatic and urgent, as it reveals the immediate response to John's death, the tensions with foreign powers like Louis of France, and the internal divisions among the English nobility. Norgate's work introduces readers to significant historical figures and events leading up to Henry's rule, encapsulating the challenges of governance faced by such a young monarch. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- History -- Henry III, 1216-1272 Henry III, King of England, 1207-1272 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54953 95785 95785