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www.pen-and-sword.co.uk
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| | | | | Magna Carta clause 39: No man shall be taken, imprisoned, outlawed, banished or in any way destroyed, nor will we proceed against or prosecute him, except by the lawful judgement of his peers or by the law of the land. | |
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www.medievallatin.com
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| | | | | "Women of the Anarchy" by Sharon Bennett Connolly is a captivating exploration of the often-overlooked female figures who played pivotal roles during the tumultuous period of the Anarchy in 12th-century England. While civil wars are traditionally dominated by tales of men in battle, Connolly brings to light the equally significant contributions of mothers, sisters, and wives who navigated the complexities of a conflict that shaped the destiny of a nation.The narrative begins by setting the stage | |
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northeastlore.com
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| | | | | In my last blog we looked at the First Battle of Alnwick in 1093 (https://northeastlore.com/2021/01/02/the-battle-of-alnwick-1093-rebellion-of-1095/). It was more of a skirmish than a battle, but it did result in the death of the King of Scotland, Malcolm III and his eldest son and heir Edward. In this blog we consider the Second Battle of Alnwick.... | |
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historytheinterestingbits.com
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| | | A short while ago I wrote about Isabel de Warenne, Countess of Surrey and then her first husband, William of Blois (youngest son of King Stephen). So, I think it's about time I finished the story by looking at Isabel's second husband, Hamelin Plantagenet, the other 4th Earl of Surrey. The illegitimate son of Geoffrey,... | ||
