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The Medieval Anarchy: History in an Hour

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3.8

Duration
1H 9min
Language
English
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History

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.

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.

Love your history? Find out about the world with History in an Hour…

© 2013 William Collins (Audiobook): 9780007525225

Release date

Audiobook: 25 April 2013

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