EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 17 MIN

The Anarchy: England's Medieval Succession Crisis

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

After King Henry I’s death in 1135, England plunged into a two‑decade conflict between Empress Matilda and Stephen of Blois over who should sit on the throne. This episode untangles contemporary sources, medieval chronicles, and modern scholarship to explain why the war unfolded as it did and how it reshaped English kingship and Parliament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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