
Episode 295: King Stephen, Empress Matilda, and the Anarchy
Half-Arsed History
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The Stalemate of the Anarchy: Key Developments in 1147
This chapter explores the Civil War's early 1140s state, where Matilda and her supporters controlled parts of Normandy and England, while Stephen dominated the majority. A lack of major shifts in power persisted until pivotal events like the death of Robert of Gloucester and the Second Crusade sparked attempts at peace among the nobles.
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