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The Anarchy was a civil war in England and Normandy that started in 1135 and ended in 1153, the main reason for the conflict was that King Henry the 1st of England died without a male heir and his chosen successor his daughter Empress Matilda was unsuccessful in claiming the throne.

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Part eight on the series of the Anarchy.

Games used Total war Britannia and Mount and blade Bannerlords.

Inspired by: BazBattles, Invicta and Kings and Generals channel.

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Matilda, Empress, queen, warrior- Catherine Hanley

Stephen and Matilda, the civil war of 1139-53- Jim Bradbury

The Forgotten Battle of Clitheroe (Ribble Valley History Book 1)

Historia Anglorum: The History of the English People-Henry of Huntingdon

bsswebsite.me.uk/History/JohnofWorcester/Chronicle_John2.html

Gesta Regis Stephani - The deeds of King Stephen.

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