Table of Contents

Illustrations Acknowledgements Abbreviations Preface 1. Scene-Setting 2. Stephen's Historical Image 3. English Kingship in 1135 4. Stephens Accession 5. Trouble 6. Turmoul? 7. Assigning Blame 8. Endgame 9. Envoi Notes Bibliography Index

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Biography by leading medieval historian, of the King at the heart of England's first great civil war.

About the Author

Donald Matthew is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Reading

Donald Matthew is Professor Emeritus of Medieval History at Reading University.