Restoration and Reform, 1153–1165

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Recovery from Civil War in England

Series:

Cambridge Studies in Medieval Life and Thought: Fourth Series

Author:

Graeme J. White, University College Chester

Published:

March 2000

Availability:

Available

Format:

Hardback

ISBN:

9780521554596

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

A reappraisal of the so-called 'anarchy' of the reign of King Stephen, emphasizing administrative continuity
Focuses unusually on administration in the reign of Henry II pre-1166, yielding new information on the recovery of estates, financial restitution, and especially judicial settlements
Establishes 1163–65 as an important transitional period of the reign, when 'restoration' gave way to financial and judicial reform