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Richard I, 1189–1199 (A-level only)

England under Henry II’s Successors, 1189–1216 (A-level: Richard I, 1189–1199 (A-level only)

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AqaA LevelHistory2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216

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Richard I, 1189–1199 (A-level only)4 objectives

The character and aims of King Richard: attitudes towards religion and the Church; his involvement in the Third Crusade.
England without Richard: the absentee king; royal authority under the rule of William Longchamp, Hugh de Puiset and Walter de Coutances; the ambitions of Prince John and the later government under Hubert Walter.
Relations with France and the conflict between Richard and Philip II; rivalries following the Third Crusade; war from 1194; the truce of 1199.
Social and economic developments: towns and trade; persecution of Jews; the social condition of England by 1199.

CrusadePapal AuthorityAbsentee KingJusticiarThird CrusadeTruce of 1199TradeNobility

Use specific examples in your answers: When discussing Richard I's actions, always include specific battles or treaties to support your arguments.
Use specific examples: When discussing the impact of Richard I's absence, include specific events or figures to support your argument.

Confusing Richard I's motivations: Focus on the dual nature of Richard's motivations: his personal glory and the religious duty to reclaim Jerusalem.
Overgeneralizing Richard's absence: Focus on specific individuals like Prince John and William Longchamp, and explain their roles in the context of Richard's absence.

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