The Ninth Crusade
The Making of Edward I
In 1270, Prince Edward of England came to his father, King Henry III, and stated his intention to go on Crusade. A parliament was held to discuss the matter. Crusades were extremely expensive and Edward, would need serious financial support and so a tax would have to be raised. Earlier in his father’s reign, similar situations had caused major problems.…
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