The history of England, from the accession of Henry III. to the death of Edward III. (1216-1377)
CHAPTER V.
THE BARONS' WAR.
2 April, 1258. Parliament at London 11 June. The Mad Parliament The Provisions of Oxford 22 June. Flight of the Lusignans Appointment of the Fifteen Working of the new Constitution 4 Dec., 1259. Treaty of Paris Its unpopularity in England and France 1259. Dissensions among the baronial leaders 1259. Provisions of Westminster 1261. Henry III.'s repudiation of the Provisions 1263. Reconstitution of parties The changed policy of the marchers Outbreak of civil war The appeal to Louis IX 23 Jan., 1264. Mise of Amiens Renewal of the struggle 4 April. Sack of Northampton The campaign in Kent and Sussex 14 May. Battle of Lewes Personal triumph of Montfort