Introduction of Norman Architecture--Remains of Saxon Work--Canterbury Cathedral--St. Albans and other Edifices--Periods of Norman Architecture--Its Characteristics--Towers--Windows--Doorways--Porches--Arches--Piers and Pillars--Capitals--Mouldings and Ornaments 212
Richard's Show of Penitence--His Coronation--Massacre of the Jews--Results of the Second Crusade--Richard raises Money for the Third Crusade--The Regency--Departure for the Holy Land--The Sicilian Succession--The Quarrel concerning Joan's Dower--Richard's Prodigality--His Interview with the Monk, Joachim--Treachery of Philip, and Richard's Repudiation of Alice--Richard's Betrothal to Berengaria--Adventures on the Coast of Cyprus, and the Conquest of the Island--The Siege of Acre and its Fall--Dissension between Richard and Philip, and Return of the Latter to France--Massacre of Prisoners on Both Sides--The Battle of Azotus--Occupation of Jaffa--The Advance towards Jerusalem--Quarrels among the Crusaders, and Negotiations with Saladin--Chivalry of Saladin--Death of Conrad, and Charges brought against Richard--Last Advance upon Jerusalem--Battle of Jaffa--Truce with Saladin 217
Shipwreck of Richard--His Arrival in Austria--His Capture by the Archduke Leopold--He is surrendered to the Emperor of Germany--Events in England--Renewed Persecution of the Jews--The Massacre at York--Quarrel between Longchamp and Pudsey--Stories about Longchamp--His Rupture with John, and Temporary Compromise--Imprisonment of Geoffrey of York--Longchamp takes Refuge in the Tower--His Deposition and Flight to France--Intrigues between John and Philip--Rumours of Richard's Imprisonment--The Story of Blondel--Richard before the Diet--Loyalty of Richard's Subjects, and Collection of the Ransom--Richard's Reception in England--His Expedition to France--Administration of Hubert Walter--William Fitz-Osbert--Recommencement of Hostilities with France--The Bishop of Beauvais--Defeat of Philip--Death of Richard before Chaluz--His Character 235
Accession of John--His Position--Arthur of Brittany--Peace between John and Philip of France--John's Marriage with Isabella of La Marche--Rupture with France--The Struggle Begins--Capture of Arthur--The Stories of his Death--The Loss of Normandy--Peace with Philip--Quarrel with the Pope--The Kingdom Laid under an Interdict, and Excommunication of John--John's Desperate Measures--Expedition to Ireland--John is deposed--Arrival of Pandulph in England--Surrender of the Kingdom to the Pope--Successes of John--Langton Arrives in England--He Becomes Leader of the Baronial Party--The Battle of Bouvines--Insurrection in England--The Barons Confront John--His Intrigues--Meeting at Brackley--Occupation of London--The Meeting at Runnymede--Greatness of the Occasion--Provisions of the Charter--Duplicity of John--Siege of Rochester--John in the North--His Cause Supported by the Church--The Crown offered to Louis of France--He Enters London--Sieges of Dover and Windsor--Reported Conspiracy--John's Disaster at the Wash--His Death and Character 251