The Reign of Stephen

by Keith J. Stringer

In this up-to-date study of Stephen's reign, Keith Stringer looks at the relationship between government, warfare, and the rise and fall of medieval states. Using primary sources and the most recent research, he offers an important re-evaluation of the so-called `Anarchy' and a radical reassessment of Stephen's ability as a ruler.

112 pages, Paperback

First published October 21, 1993

About the author

A specialist in the related fields of medieval state-making, noble power-structures, religious reform, cultural exchanges, and the construction of regional, national and supra-national identities, Keith J. Stringer is emeritus professor of Medieval History at the University of Lancaster.

Reviews

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The Lancaster Pamphlets are a series, that, according to their cover copy, “provide a concise and up-to-date analysis of major historical topics” for students taking their “A” levels and enrolled in college courses. Until now I had never read any of the titles published under its imprint, nor was I familiar with Keith Stringer, who, like many of the authors of the other books in the series, was a member of the history department at Lancaster University when he wrote it. As a result, when I began reading his study of Stephen’s reign I had few expectations for what I might find inside.

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