THE ANARCHY: The Darkest Days of Medieval England

When Henry I died in 1135, leaving no legitimate son, who was to replace him? Would it be Stephen, nephew to the king or his daughter Matilda. Stephen was the first to act, seizing the throne that had been promised to Matilda, but he would find taking a crown far easier than keeping it. The resulting struggle became known as the "the Anarchy." 16 pages of photos.