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Edexcel GCSE History: Paper 2 Option B2 — The reigns of King Richard I and King John, 1189-1216

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  • Topic 1 — Life and government in England, 1189–1216

    • 1.1 – The feudal system
    • 1.2 – Kingship and succession
    • 1.3 – Royal government and finances
    • 1.4 – English society

  • Topic 2 — Involvements overseas, 1189–1204

    • 2.1 – The nature of crusading
    • 2.2 – Richard and the Third Crusade
    • 2.3 – Aftermath of the crusade
    • 2.4 – Richard, John and the loss of Normandy

  • Topic 3 — King John’s downfall, 1205–16

    • 3.1 – The dispute with the Papacy
    • 3.2 – Worsening relations with the barons
    • 3.3 – Magna Carta and the First Barons’ War
    • 3.4 – England in 1216

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