What was the historical significance of the Battle of Lewes 1264?

The transcript discusses the Battle of Lewis, where Simon De Montfort achieved a decisive victory over forces loyal to Henry III. Following the victory, De Montfort established a government based on the 1258 provisions of Oxford, while Henry retained the title of King. De Montfort's reforms included inviting representatives from counties and borough towns to Parliament, marking the first time towns were represented. However, power remained concentrated at the top, and regular parliamentary representation for boroughs did not occur until the 14th century.

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