Article: The Reign of King Stephen, 1135-1154.(Review)(Brief Article)

The Reign of King Stephen, 1135-1154. David Crouch. Longman. [pound]17.99 p.b. 384 pages. ISBN 0-582-22657-0. The reign and personality of King Stephen have attracted a fair amount of attention from mediaeval historians in recent years. Throughout history both the man and his reign have attracted controversy and unflattering comparisons with his immediate predecessors, Henry I and William the Conqueror. The author begins by rejecting the term 'anarchy' to describe the dynastic wars that plagued the reign. The author also rejects the view of Stephen established by Stubbs, namely, that he was weak and ...

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