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Was “Bad King John” really that bad?
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Selected thesis
"Bad King John" really was that bad.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
King John lost much of the land he was responsible for protecting.
Pro claim 2
King John betrayed members of his own family.
Con claim 1
King John granted the original Magna Carta.
Con claim 2
King John was a dedicated king who closely supervised the administration of the whole country.