The Reign of Stephen - Kingship, Warfare and Government in Twelfth-Century England

In this study of Stephen's reign, Keith Stringer looks at the relationship between government, warfare, and the rise and fall of medieval states. Using primary sources and the most recent research, he offers an important re-evaluation of the so-called `Anarchy' and a radical reassessment of Stephen's ability as a ruler.

List of contents

Chronology of Main Events Map 1.The Setting 2.War and the Passage of Supremacy 3.Royal Government in England 4.King Stephen and the English Church 5.King Stephen and the Magnates 6.The Anarchy of King Stephen's Reign? Further Reading

About the author

Keith J. Stringer

Summary

In this study of Stephen's reign, Keith Stringer looks at the relationship between government, warfare, and the rise and fall of medieval states. Using primary sources and the most recent research, he offers an important re-evaluation of the so-called `Anarchy' and a radical reassessment of Stephen's ability as a ruler.

Additional text

`Dr Stringer's pamphlet will be essential reading for A level students of a period. It is clear concise and above all gives a vivid sense of the changing patterns of historical debate.' - Teaching History

Product details

• Authors: K.J. Stringer, Keith J. Stringer, Stringer Keith J.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.10.1993
• EAN: 9780415014151
• ISBN: 978-0-415-01415-1
• No. of pages: 112
• Weight: 158 g
• Series: Lancaster Pamphlets; Lancaster Pamphlets
• Subjects: Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Humanities, art, music > History; England, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Social Science / Sociology, 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, Educational: History, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / History / Europe, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval, Educational: Citizenship and social education, Educational: Citizenship & social education