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100 1 _aRound, John Horace,
_d1854-1928
245 1 0 _aGeoffrey de Mandeville: A study of the Anarchy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-08-08
508 _aProduced by MWS, Chris Pinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Geoffrey de Mandeville: A Study of the Anarchy" by John Horace Round is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book explores the tumultuous period in medieval England known as "the Anarchy," focusing specifically on the figure of Geoffrey de Mandeville, who epitomizes the feudal and anarchic spirit of his time. The narrative aims to illuminate the principles and causes at play during King Stephen's reign through the detailed examination of Geoffrey's career and the charters that define it. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of the political landscape that surrounded Stephen's accession to the throne. It describes the initial turmoil and questionable legitimacy of Stephen's rule following his uncle's death, outlining his bold attempt to claim the crown despite receiving a rather tepid reception from several key locations in Kent. John Horace Round emphasizes that understanding Geoffrey de Mandeville's role will provide a clearer insight into the broader historical context of this contentious period, revealing how personal ambitions, alliances, and charters played a crucial role in shaping English history during the Anarchy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Stephen, 1135-1154
653 _aMandeville, Geoffrey de, earl of Essex, -1144
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62878
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