02247cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500210015126400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850800960038952012500048553400450173565300520178065300410183285600430187399900170191610494UtSlPG20260610133243.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aGreen, Alice Stopford,d1848-192910aHenry the Second 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-12-01  aE-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Bonny Fafard, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders  a"Henry the Second" by Alice Stopford Green is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and reign of Henry II of England, exploring his impact on the development of English law, governance, and the broader implications of his rule across Britain and France. It highlights how his reforms laid the groundwork for modern governance and unified diverse regions under his rule.  The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed examination of Henry II's influence, character, and the political landscape of 12th-century England. It introduces Henry Plantagenet as a formidable foreign king who spoke little English, yet shaped a unified identity among the conquered and conqueror races over his 35-year reign. The narrative describes the legacy of Henry's reforms, including the establishment of common law and the relationship between the Church and the State. As the chapter progresses, it outlines the political turmoil surrounding Henry's rise, including his early life, struggles for power, and the historical context of England at the time, ultimately establishing the foundation for understanding his role as a transformative figure in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- History -- Henry II, 1154-1189  aHenry II, King of England, 1133-118940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10494  c51973d51973