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Keith Stringer looks at the relationship between government, warfare, and the rise and fall of the medieval states in this reassessment of Stephen's ability as a ruler.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #591359 in Books
• Published on: 1993-10-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages

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In this up-to-date study ofStephen's reign, Keith Stringer looks at the relationship between government, warfare and the rise and fall of medieval states. Using primary sources and themost recent research, he offers an important re-evaluation of the so-called `Anarchy'and a radical reassessment of Stephen's ability as a ruler. Keith J. Stringer is Senior Lecturer in History at theUniversity of Lancaster. He is the author, editor or co-editorof six books, including Medieval Scotland: Crown, Lordship andCommunity (1993). Lancaster Pamphlets provide a concise and up-to-dateanalysis of major historical topics covered by both the main `A' level syllabuses andintroductory courses in higher education. Each pamphlet: provides an authoritative introduction to the topic brings the central themes and problems into sharper focus incorporates traditional and revisionist approaches uses the most recent research to stimulate critical thoughtand interpretation General editors: Eric J. Evans and P.D. King, University of Lancaster 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. Keith J. Stringer is Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Lancaster. He isthe author, editor or co-editor of six books, including Medieval Scotland: Crown,Lordship and Community (1993). Lancaster Pamphlets provide a concise and up-to-date analysis of major historical topics covered by both the main `A' level syllabuses and introductory courses in higher education. Each pamphlet: provides an authoritative introduction to the topic brings the central themes and problems into sharper focus incorporates traditional and revisionist approaches uses the most recent research to stimulate critical thought and interpretation General editors: Eric J. Evans and P.D. King, University of Lancaster