The Anarchy - Chaos in the Twelfth Century
Tutor: Richard StoneCourse Code: 1624-03
Summary
In the middle of the 12th century, England and Normandy were ripped apart by civil war as King Stephen and Empress Matilda battled for supremacy. There was a widespread breakdown of law and order. According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle 'men said openly that Christ and His saints slept'. This chaotic period has become known as 'The Anarchy'. Meet the characters involved, discover the causes of the crisis, and follow the ups and downs of the struggle as it is played out to its resolution.
Description
Please bring with you
A notebook and pen will be useful.
Level
Suitable for all levels
Course Location
Missenden Abbey
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0BD
Tutor
Richard Stone
Richard is an experienced tutor and the author of several books on history. He holds a Masters degree from the University of Leicester.
Saturday to Sunday
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Timetable
| Saturday | |
| 9.45am | Students arrive |
| 10am-1pm | Teaching session |
| 1-2pm | Lunch for all |
| 2-5pm | Teaching session |
| 6.45 for 7pm | Dinner for residents |
| Sunday | |
| 7.30-9.30am | Breakfast for residents |
| 9.30am-1pm | Teaching session |
| 1-2pm | Lunch for all |
| 2-5pm | Last teaching session |
"Excellent and as entertaining as always." (March 2022)
Richard is an interesting lecturer, easy to have a two-way conversation. (Summer School 2021)
Excellent. (Summer School 2023)