Simon De Montfort: The Friendship That Led To Civil War | Medieval History Documentaries

Britain’s Bloodiest Dynasty The history of the Plantagenets continues with the story of King Henry III and his treacherous brother-in-law Simon de Montfort, the Earl of Leicester. This is the story of their bitter struggle for the soul of the nation and how one friendship turned into a civil war. The dynasty on which Game of Thrones is based is masterfully brought to life by Dan Jones in this four part series. Following one of the most shocking periods in British history, a new historical docu-drama brings to life the dynasty that dragged Britain out of the dark ages and into the modern world. Welcome to Chronicle; your home for all things medieval history! With documentaries covering everything from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the beginnings of the Renaissance, from Hastings to Charlemagne, we’ll be exploring everything the Middle Ages have to offer.