How bad was King John? | 7 Minute History

Teaching or studying Edexcel's GCSE History option 'The reigns of King Richard I and King John, 1189–1216'? This resource explores how to assess King John's reign, contrasting his rule with that of his father, Henry II, and elder brother, Richard the Lionheart.

Presented by Royal Holloway, University of London, medievalist, Claire Kennan, this resource is part of our Citizens project, supported and made possible by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Also suitable for A Level History.

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