The Medieval Anarchy: History in an Hour

Kaye Jones

Aug 2012 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

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Nicknamed ‘The Anarchy' for its unprecedented levels of chaos and disorder, the succession crisis that followed the death of King Henry I in 1135 resulted in England's first civil war.

‘The Medieval Anarchy: History in an Hour’ neatly covers all the major facts and events giving you a clear and straightforward overview of the plots and violence that ensued during the the nineteen-year conflict. ‘The Medieval Anarchy: History in an Hour’ is engagingly written and accessible for all history lovers.

This, in an hour, is the story of ‘The Medieval Anarchy’ through the personalities, context, events and aftermath of England's first, and often forgotten, civil war.

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Ratings and reviews

Kaye does an excellent job of retelling the events - which were often rather convoluted and complicated - of the period of Medieval Anarchy in England. Worth a read, and then a reread to make sure you've got it all!

Great read, you couldn't have made up a better story if u tried. To think its all true is mind blowing

A very good summary of this period of english history

About the author

Kaye Jones is a history graduate and writer, specialising in the Middle Ages and gender history. She has written three titles for History In An Hour – 1066, Medieval Anarchy and Dickens – as well as articles for a range of publications, including the Institute of Historical Research’s Reviews in History, and F-Word magazine. Kaye also runs a women’s history website, Heroines and Harlots, and works as a researcher for the military charity, PTSD Resolution.