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

by Graeme J. White

Overview

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 measures during 1163-65, as "restoration" gave way to "reform."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521026581
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	06/01/2006
Series:	Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Fourth Series , #46
Edition description:	1ST
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	752,193
Product dimensions:	6.02(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.67(d)

Table of Contents

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.

Editorial Reviews

"...a well-written, clearly argued, and important book." SPECULUM

"A useful contribution to the historiography of Henry II's reign." Medievalia et Humanistica

"This book is a meticulous reconstruction of a little over a decade in English Medieval History." Stephanie Mooers Christlow

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