And the Barons War only ends and Magna Carta (and restricted power of the king) under the child Henry III only happens because John dies at a very specific time. Ultimately the Pope annuls magna carta -that's not happening. John offers arbitration with 3 of his supporters and 3 of their supporters and the 7th is the Pope - an empty offer because Pope would rule in Johns favour - very different if the Pope is still mad with John. Innocent excommunicates France (Louis) and the Barons (Army of God and Holy Church). Why does this matter? Because the Pope supports John in everything after this. John ceremonially puts England under protection of the Papal States and then takes it back. As early as May 1213, John's relationship with Pope Innocent III transforms dramatically. John was interdicted (Government shutdown for churches) in 1212, excommunicated and an army was building in France ready to depose John on the orders of the Pope. Many moments going slightly differently have giant consequences and the political situation changes very quickly at this time. I have a question regarding the situation of England at the start of the campaign because 1212 is a.
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