Henry II and the Rise of the Angevin Empire

From the turmoil of The Anarchy to the zenith of Angevin rule, Henry II assembled a vast realm across Britain and western France while reforming England’s legal system. His reign combined administrative innovation, fierce disputes with the Church and France, and an enduring legacy that shaped the development of state power in medieval Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices