Restoration and Reform, 1153-1165 Recovery from Civil War in England |
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| Author:
| White, Graeme J. |
| Contribution by:
| McKitterick, Rosamond
Carpenter, Christine
Shepard, Jonathan |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Fourth Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-02658-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2006 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $63.99 |
Book Description:
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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 and that there was much administrative continuity from one reign to the next. Previous studies of Henry II's government have often neglected his earliest years, but here there is a reassessment of the significance of financial and judicial...
More DescriptionThis 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 and that there was much administrative continuity from one reign to the next. Previous studies of Henry II's government have often neglected his earliest years, but here there is a reassessment of the significance of financial and judicial measures during 1163 65, as 'restoration' gave way to 'reform'.