Restoration and Reform, 1153-1165 - Recovery From Civil War in England

Klappentext This book examines the processes by which effective royal government was restored in England following the civil war of Stephen's reign. It questions the traditional view that Stephen presided over 'anarchy'! arguing instead that the king and his rivals sought to maintain the administrative traditions of Henry I! leaving foundations for a restoration of order once the war was over. The period from 1153 to 1162! spanning the last months of Stephen's reign and the early years of Henry II's! is seen as one primarily of 'restoration' when concerted efforts were made to recover royal lands! rights and revenues lost since 1135. Thereafter 'restoration' gave way to 'reform': although the administrative advances of 1166 have been seen as a watershed in Henry II's reign! the financial and judicial measures of 1163 65 were sufficiently important for this! also! to be regarded as a transitional phase in his government of England. Zusammenfassung This book, covering the close of Stephen's reign (1135–54) and the early phase of Henry II's (1154–89), examines the government of England in the aftermath of civil war. It suggests that the extent of 'anarchy' under Stephen has been exaggerated as 'restoration' gave way to 'reform'. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; List of abbreviations; 1. The political context; 2. The governance of England during Stephen's reign; 3. Personnel and property; 4. Financial recovery; 5. The administration of justice; 6. Conclusion; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.

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• Authors: Graeme J. White, Graeme J. (University College Chester) White, White Graeme J.
• Assisted by: Christine Carpenter (Editor), Rosamond Mckitterick (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2006
• EAN: 9780521026581
• ISBN: 978-0-521-02658-1
• No. of pages: 272
• Series: Cambridge Studies in Medieval; Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Fourth Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; England, CE period up to c 1500, British & Irish history, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500, European history: medieval period, middle ages, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval