forced to accept the Provisions of Oxford, while Prince Edward remained a hostage of the barons. This effectively put de Montfort in a position of ultimate power, which would last until Prince Edward's escape, and de Montfort's subsequent defeat and death at the Battle of Evesham in August 1265. Following the battle, debts to Jews were cancelled, and the debt records destroyed; this had been a key war aim of the barons.

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