The History of England, Volume I From the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688

CHAPTER VII.

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STEPHEN

Accession of Stephen.--War with Scotland.--Insurrection in favour of Matilda.--Stephen taken Prisoner.--Matilda crowned.--Stephen released.--Restored to the Crown.--Continuation of the Civil Wars.-- Compromise between the King and Prince Henry.--Death of the King