Henry the Second

""Henry the Second"" is a biography written by Mrs. J. R. Green about the life and reign of King Henry II of England. The book covers Henry's rise to power, his political and military achievements, his relationships with his family and courtiers, and the challenges he faced during his reign. Mrs. Green also explores the cultural and social context of Henry's time, including the development of the legal system and the role of the Church in medieval England. The book is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most significant monarchs in English history, and provides valuable insights into the political and social landscape of medieval Europe.1926. Contents: Henry Plantagenet; Angevin Empire; government of England; first reforms; constitutions of Clarendon; Assize of Clarendon; strife with the church; conquest of Ireland; revolt of the baronage; court of Henry; death of Henry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.