The White Ship
Conquest, Anarchy and the Wrecking of Henry I’s Dream
Charles Spencer
The book recounts the tragic sinking of the White Ship in 1120, which led to the death of King Henry I's heir and plunged England into a period of violent succession struggle known as The Anarchy. It explores the political and social consequences of the disaster, including the ensuing civil war between Henry's daughter Matilda and her cousin Stephen for the English crown.
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