Simon De Montfort - a podcast by Royal Holloway History Dept

In Episode 3, Sam reflects on the life and legacy of Simon De Montfort. 

Given the posthumous title of 'The Father of Parliament', how did Simon De Montfort manage to assemble what many still recognise as the first modern Parliament? How closely did his Parliament resemble that of ours today? Why was it formed? Why was De Montfort able to essentially rule England for several months when Henry III still held the position of king? 

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