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Sir Tony Robinson is exploring the downfall of King John, the sworn enemy of Robin Hood. He was a famously unpopular and tyrannical medieval king and was hated by all his contemporaries. King John faced opposition due to his quest for money, heavy taxes, and loss of lands, including Normandy which is predecessors fought hard to obtain. The ...
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