Lecture Ix.--Page 325

Conclusion of the history of Charters under the reign of Edward I.

Political conflict follows civil war.

The king frequently violates the Charters, especially in the matter of imposts.

The barons resist energetically.

Edward gives a definitive confirmation to the Charters (1298-1301).

A bull of Clement V., solicited by Edward I., annuls the Charters.

Its failure.

Death of Edward I. (July 7, 1307)