Good King John
For centuries King John has been regarded as the embodiment of an evil ruler. But, says Graham E. Seel, this image is largely the creation of monastic chroniclers with an axe to grind. A close examination of contemporary records reveals a more nuanced character.
Girard d’Athee and the Men from the Touraine Their Roles under King John
Although Magna Carta 1215 says very little about the personnel of John’s government, Clause 50 (which was based on chapter 40 of the Articles) does proscribe by name a group of men who originated from the Touraine.
Lackland: The Loss of Normandy in 1215
Nick Barratt argues that Normandy’s loss in the reign of King John has had a far-reaching impact on Britain.