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1217: the year that (almost) changed English history

Catherine Hanley revisits the pivotal year of 1217, when English history could have been irrevocably altered

Published: July 19, 2024 at 7:33 AM

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1217 is not one of the most famous years in English history. But with a major French invasion looming and a brutal war that wracked both towns and the countryside, this was a year that could have altered the nation's history beyond recognition. So, why aren't we more familiar with the events of 1217? Emily Briffett speaks to medievalist Catherine Hanley, author of a new book on the year, to find out.

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Catherine Hanley is the author of 1217: The Battles that Saved England (Osprey, 2024)

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Emily BriffettSenior content producer (podcasts)

Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra

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