(Hardback)

Donald Matthew describes the interactions between Britain and the Continent during the period 1000-1300, and cogently assesses what advantage was taken of these opportunities on the broadest possible front.

(Paperback)

Donald Matthew describes the interactions between Britain and the Continent during the period 1000-1300, and cogently assesses what advantage was taken of these opportunities on the broadest possible front.

(Paperback)

The reign of King Stephen (1135-54) has usually been seen as uniquely disastrous in the history of the medieval England. This book aims to challenge this picture and shows that much of what has been written about Stephen has been based on the selective use of the testimony of hostile witnesses.