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- Title
ANARCHY IN THE WASTE LAND.
- Authors
Hanley, Catherine
- Abstract
The article discusses the war in England, the Anarchy that took place from 1135 to 1153. It focuses on the conflict between King Stephen and Empress Matilda, who both claimed the English throne, and highlights the key factors that influenced the course of the war, including the support of nobles and barons, and the importance of heirs in determining the future of the monarchy, and the war finally came to an end with Stephen remaining king until his death and Henry succeeding him.
- Subjects
CIVIL war; STEPHEN, King of England, ca. 1097-1154; MATILDA, Empress, consort of Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor, 1102-1167; THRONES; BRITISH history
- Publication
History Today, 2023, Vol 73, Issue 6, p28
- ISSN
0018-2753
- Publication type
Article