Project Gutenberg 2003-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 64 Green, Alice Stopford 1848 1929 Green, Mrs. J. R. Stopford, Alice Sophia Amelia Green, A. S. (Alice Stopford) Henry the Second Reading ease score: 59.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. E-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Bonny Fafard, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "Henry the Second" by Alice Stopford Green is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and reign of Henry II of England, exploring his impact on the development of English law, governance, and the broader implications of his rule across Britain and France. It highlights how his reforms laid the groundwork for modern governance and unified diverse regions under his rule. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed examination of Henry II's influence, character, and the political landscape of 12th-century England. It introduces Henry Plantagenet as a formidable foreign king who spoke little English, yet shaped a unified identity among the conquered and conqueror races over his 35-year reign. The narrative describes the legacy of Henry's reforms, including the establishment of common law and the relationship between the Church and the State. As the chapter progresses, it outlines the political turmoil surrounding Henry's rise, including his early life, struggles for power, and the historical context of England at the time, ultimately establishing the foundation for understanding his role as a transformative figure in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Great Britain -- History -- Henry II, 1154-1189 Henry II, King of England, 1133-1189 DA Text United Kingdom Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General 405542 405393 2024-10-05T05:10:24.715462 2023-10-05T05:55:28.094253 text/html text/html 405535 405386 2024-10-05T05:10:25.088501 2023-10-05T05:55:28.349249 text/html text/html 223995 2024-10-05T05:10:31.016997 application/epub+zip 228687 2024-10-05T05:10:26.926471 application/epub+zip 228687 2024-10-05T05:10:25.755523 application/epub+zip 382870 2024-10-05T05:10:34.528918 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 363408 2024-10-05T05:10:30.335952 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 338358 2022-09-05T08:17:17.211482 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392536 392462 2024-10-05T05:10:24.364509 2023-10-05T05:55:27.865264 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 393763 2020-12-19T22:47:16 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 149510 2020-12-19T22:47:16 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 393757 2020-12-19T22:47:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 149469 2020-12-19T22:47:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21308 2024-10-05T05:10:34.651939 application/rdf+xml 12024 2024-10-05T05:10:26.303481 image/jpeg 3133 2024-10-05T05:10:26.027493 image/jpeg 219623 2024-10-05T05:10:25.124498 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia