Matilda: Empress, Queen, Warrior by Catherine HanleyMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
The time of Empress Maud was very difficult. Living through the anarchy was one of the hardest times for the period of England. Reading about it however, is very fascinating. This period of history is surprisingly well documented given the lack of documents which can be relied upon for later periods in English history. Hanley tells the story with masterful detail. Weighing up various different sources and historiographies. Matilda was a tough person, but one who ultimately was unable to secure the crown for herself. She instead was able to hold onto her English campaign long enough for her son, Henry to be the successor to her cousin Stephen. Highly recommend this book.
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