The Anarchy

England’s First Civil War
Knights fighting in the civil war known as the Anarchy
Updated September 24, 2026

The Anarchy Civil War in Medieval England

The Anarchy was a destructive civil war in 12th century England sparked by a disputed royal succession that plunged the country into nearly 20 years of confl...

Empress Matilda, rival of King Stephen in the Anarchy
Updated September 24, 2026

Empress Matilda and the Civil War in England

Empress Matilda's 17-year fight for the English crown in The Anarchy set new precedents through the tenacity and skill she displayed. Matilda helped catalyse...

Investigated Histories and Study Guides

The King's Deer study guide cover, a digital download on medieval Forest Law and the Charter of the Forest by Simon A. Williams Book cover of 'The King's Deer' with a deer in a forest setting
Forest Law: The Norman Legal Code | GCSE & A-Level History Study Guide
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Benefit of Clergy: Medieval Law and Royal Power | GCSE and A-Level Study Guide
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Medieval Law and Jewish History study guide cover, a digital download on servi camerae regis and the 1290 expulsion by Simon A. Williams Book cover of 'Servants of the Royal Chamber' with castle in the background
Medieval Law and Jewish History: GCSE, A-Level and University Study Guide
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The Labour Machine: Survivors of the Black Death | GCSE and A-Level History Study Guide
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