
Episode 295: King Stephen, Empress Matilda, and the Anarchy
Half-Arsed History
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The Seeds of the Plantagenet Dynasty
This chapter examines the pivotal events of 1147 that reignited the Anarchy in England, focusing on Henry's failed invasion and his strategic marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine. It discusses the political implications of the Treaty of Wallingford, the end of active hostilities, and the rise of Henry II, while reflecting on the chaos faced by ordinary people during this turbulent period.
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