The Anarchy a civil war in England and Normandy, the complete series.

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.

#Englishhistory #Theanarchy #civilwar

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.

Thank you for watching.

Sources-

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

Gesta Regis Stephani - The deeds of King Stephen.

Anglo-Saxon chronicles

Credits under creative commons license.

[Embracehistoria]

I had to render it in 1080p as 2k would have taken forever, enjoy.

[shockwave]

This is excellent. I’m actually here because GRR Martin mentioned he based House of the Dragon on the Anarchy. Since I’ve read the story, I see the parallels and makes this history so very captivating.The history is complex but you present it in a manner that you can follow plus appreciate the sprinkles of humor.

[somebodyoncetoldme]

I can see where G.R.R.M got his inspiration for the Dance of the Dragons

[Luke-joto]

Watching this in preparation for House of the Dragon.

[Andy_Babb]

I’m from the US but British/UK history is by far my favorite topic; The Anarchy is one of the most fascinating times in western history, in my opinion.

[cj-hwpv]

Those 2 hours flew right bye, absolutely riveting

[thLegio]

This is one of the best series on YouTube and an excellent overview of this critical part of English and Norman history. Keep being awesome Embrace Historian!!!

[jayg]

one of my favorite periods of English history. Thank you!!!

[alejandrotapia]

Your turning into one of the Best options from history lovers!!! Congrats magnificent large video You should try to make more....cheers from México!!!

[nuckelaveez]

I’ve been listening to this epic on my drives to work

[BobJohnson]

Good insight into why people said "the saints slept" between 1135 and 1154.

[rebeccaherschman]

This is the most enjoyable and informative docs I’ve heard. theses days they always chastise people for not living to 21 st century morals. It’s so refreshing I listen to all I can find!

[josephlongbone]

Queen Matilda must have hurt her back carrying her husband's team like that...

[misterangel]

Oh wow😳
I love long historical videos❤️
Making my day, Thank you. 😎👍

[bcmortimer]

You are an extraordinarily gifted Historian and Graphic Artist!

[BrannonParker]

Thank you for this excellent presentation on the Anarchy period. It is one of the most significant and interesting chapters in British history yet doesnt get the focus it deserves imho. Truly appreciate your indepth study of this era.

[phineascampbell]

This is wonderful, I was recently in Wallingford and had been thinking about exactly this period. So I find myselfwatching this. And I appreciate how much work has gone into it, and how good it is. It's nearly beyond a YouTube video, as though a video has been added to the kind of detailed narrative a book can offer. Thanks for this, I have enjoyed your work.
I don't normally subscribe until I have watched say six or seven videos and thought, this is good and I want to support them, but I've just watched over two hours that has made me think that, so I am subscribing

[benbhogal]

Thank you so much for this and all your content, much appreciated good Sir, keep up the good work!

[bluflutterbye]

this is so detailed and interesting..thank you for doing this about The Anarchy..i knew a little about it..thanks to this i know much much more..😊

[patriciapalmer]

Dear Embrace, these presentations are each truly enjoyable; you made light work
of a time in English history that can be as confusing and tedious as a Russian novel. Thank you for all your time and effort, I loved the balloon remarks !! Pat