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"Henry II" by L. F. Salzman is a historical biography written in the early 20th century. It traces the life and reign of Henry II, from disputed succession and civil war to the consolidation of royal authority across England and its continental lands. The narrative balances campaigns in Wales and France with court politics, church-state conflict (notably with Thomas Becket), and the legal, fiscal, and social character of the realm.
The opening of the book follows the succession crisis after the White Ship disaster, Empress Maud’s claim, and her marriage to Geoffrey of Anjou, leading to the birth of Henry “Fitz-Empress.” It covers Stephen’s seizure of the throne, Henry’s precarious youth and first ventures in England, Geoffrey’s conquest of Normandy, and Henry’s decisive marriage to Eleanor of Aquitaine before his negotiated path to the English crown. Once king, he restores order by dismissing mercenaries, demolishing unauthorized castles, reclaiming royal lands, and checking over-migh
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