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S5E9: Empress Matilda: Chess Grandmaster of Siege Warfare with Dr Catherine Hanley

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Strategic Alliances in the Intrafamily War

This chapter explores the historical significance of Normandy and England during the Intrafamily War, focusing on Matilda's marriage to Geoffrey of Anjou to strengthen her claim to the English crown. It highlights the impact of these alliances on the political landscape and the need for English barons to unite for stability.

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